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Heart Link to unite, inform spousesBy Halle Thornton

50th Space Wing Public Affairs

Heart Link is an Air Force-wide program to unite and inform spouses of resources around their base and community.

The program invites Air Force spouses married for five years or less who may not be familiar with programs or helping agencies within their respective bases.

Schriever will host its second Heart Link this year beginning in Building 20, the event center, Nov. 14 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Ruth Moore, Airman and Family Readiness Center community readiness consultant and Heart Link facilitator, said the purpose of the event is to give spouses a sense of where they fit into the wing’s mission.

“I’m excited to be planning and organiz-ing Schriever’s Heart Link presentation,” she said. “We know this program is very helpful to our Air Force spouses and want the day

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Schriever will host Heart Link in the event center from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14. Heart Link provides military spouses the opportunity to learn about their base and the helping agencies available to them, as well as introduce them to the community. The deadline for registration is Tuesday. To register, call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 567-3920.

Schriever shares super powers for Wingman Day

By Airman 1st Class William Tracy50th Space Wing Public Affairs

Schriever Airmen spent the day “unleash-ing their super powers,” through learning and team building during Wingman Day Oct. 27.

“The purpose of Wingman Day is to take a pause from our daily operations and our day-to-day routine to focus on the resiliency skills we need to build to handle stress bet-ter and deal with adversity when it comes,” said Jessica Schroeder, Schriever community support coordinator and Wingman Day di-rector. “By building our resiliency skills, or

superpowers, it gives us a chance to with-stand those stressors and grow in the face of adversity.”

Col. Jennifer Grant, 50th Space Wing commander, opened the event emphasizing Schriever Airmen’s power during an all-call in the base fitness center.

“This is a great opportunity to connect and spend time thinking about how we make our team here stronger,” Grant said. “We have a whole installation full of super people that are making things happen every day. Each of us has something to offer, some skill set,

some aspect of our personality, that when we unplug and unleash we help to make each other stronger.”

The event featured guest speaker Lt. Col. Rena Nicholas, 460th Medical Group, direc-tor of psychological health.

As one of only two board certified sleep specialists in the Air Force, Nicholas detailed the physical and mental effects of sleep and spoke to the importance of maintaining a proper sleep cycle.

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Bethany Bushhouse, 50th Operations Support Squadron resource adviser, removes a stencil used to create a glass etching at the “Power of Creativity: Glass Etching,” class during Wingman Day at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 27, 2017. The glass-etching course was one of 27 classes Airmen participated in throughout the morning.

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Now that I have your attention, I will take a few moments to highlight what is truly impor-tant; how to be the best you can be. I have had the opportunity to review numerous records through the years.

When you review an entire record in a short period of time, an Airman’s story quickly emerges.

For board or stratification purposes, record comparisons are actually easy. Sustained su-perior performance is obvious. A dip or uptick in performance is also easily extrapolated. Standard bullets, phrases and statistics that are used repeatedly with that member while holding the same job or among those who have held similar jobs or in similar units jump out at you. This is not to say these aren’t impor-tant; they should be documented. What the reader is looking for is how the Airman made themselves, something or someone bigger, better, faster and/or stronger.

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“If we really want a world-class organization, prioritiz-ing sleep matters,” Nicholas said. “Why sleep? It’s not just about performance, but also health. Every single health-related health concern will have a sleep vector associated with it.”

Nicholas highlighted various methods to improve sleep, including waking up at the same time consistently (even on weekends) to regulate one’s sleep cycle, and

avoiding large meals before bed.“This information matters, it makes a difference,” she

said. “It helps you do better, it helps you feel better and down the road, it will make your health better as well.”

After Nicholas’ presentation, Schriever Airmen at-tended two out of more than 25 superpower-themed classes, such as “Power of Creativity: Glass Etching,” “Power of Professional Development: Officer Professional Development,” “Power of Practical Self Defense” and “Power of Finance: Home Buying 101.”

After completing two hours of classes, Airmen gathered with their unit for group cohesion activities.

Schroeder said the tried-and-true Wingman Day for-

mat of focusing on both the group and the individual continues to strengthen the sense of community on base.

“Through it (Wingman Day), we hit individual, unit as well as community levels of bonding and building,” she said.

She hopes this bonding and resiliency building will continue to trend in the future as Schriever’s heroes brace for future challenges.

“Through Wingman Day, we are able to come together as a community,” Schroeder said. “What’s unique about Schriever Wingman Day is Airmen are given a choice to pursue their own classes, so this community aspect and mechanism of providing choice is important.”

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Col. Jennifer Grant, 50th Space Wing commander, speaks during the Wingman Day opening event at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 27, 2017. Wingman Day provides an opportunity for Schriever Airmen to step out of their workplace and social circles to spend a day engaging in education as well as team building.

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FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The pink rib-bon that symbolizes National Breast Cancer Awareness might be seen as a somber image, but it also represents hope and the many survivors.

As awareness, support, and research funding have increased, more and more women are surviving breast cancer and returning to their careers.

“Once the shock of a breast cancer diag-nosis subsides, many patients are happy to learn that it is not always a career-ending diagnosis,” said Maj. Daniel Choi, a surgical oncologist based at Travis Air Force Base, California. “In the Air Force, many breast cancer survivors return to active duty and go on to complete their careers on their own terms.”

A strong focus on breast cancer research in recent decades has led to a better un-derstanding of breast cancer, improved, focused care and more positive outcomes. As researchers and physicians continue to learn more about breast cancer, it is vital that all women are aware of their risk and how they can best lead a normal, active life after treatment

Breast cancer affects about 1 out of 8, or 12 percent of American women. Of that 12 percent, 1 out of 4 will die of breast cancer.

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Family history can also increase some-one’s chance of breast cancer, especially when a close blood relative like a mother or sister has been diagnosed.

“Just because a woman does not have a family history of breast cancer, does not mean she will never get it,” warns Choi. “I hear patients say, ‘Breast cancer doesn’t run in my family — I can’t believe I have it.’ But about 80 to 85 percent of breast cancer cases occur in women with no significant family history.”

Another misconception about breast can-cer risk centers on one of the breast cancer genes, the BRCA gene. While medical and social advancements have made it easier for women to get tested for the gene, not all women with breast cancer necessarily have BRCA mutations and not all women with BRCA mutations develop breast cancer.

“Only about 10 percent of all breast cancer cases — or even fewer — is related to the BRCA gene,” said Choi.

These days, most women diagnosed with breast cancer do not show symptoms of the disease.

“This is good news because that means that most breast cancer is being detected much earlier,” said Choi. “We attribute this to increased screening, which catches abnormalities before signs and symptoms emerge.”

In addition, research has also allowed for improved, and more focused treatment options.

“We now know a lot more about the natural biology of breast cancer than we do many other types of cancer,” said Choi. “This means that women have better treat-ment options.”

Treatment usually starts with a biopsy to confirm that the patient has breast cancer. Then, depending on how extensive the can-cer is, surgery to remove the cancer is often the next step. Sometimes patients might require chemotherapy and possibly some radiation. If necessary, endocrine therapy via a pill is recommended.

“I tell my patients that treatment is a long-term project,” said Choi. “For most women treatment is really intensive for at least the first year. After time, it becomes less burdensome and more tolerable.”

Due to early detection and targeted treat-ment options, women are getting a better prognosis. As researchers learn more about different types of breast cancer that exist, patients are able to receive a better outcome and can lead active lives after treatment.

This improved prognosis also means that women in the Air Force can remain on ac-tive duty even after treatment. While breast cancer can be varied for different women, most breast cancer is treatable.

Choi often recommends that breast can-cer survivors return to their normal routine as soon as possible. For example, some re-search shows that women who go back to their exercise routine after breast cancer surgery actually recover better.

While breast cancer does not necessarily signal the end of one’s Air Force career, it can still take a big emotional and physi-cal toll on the patient. Fortunately, the Air Force is equipped with a substantial support network to help those affected by breast cancer.

“My active duty patients have found their leadership to be very supportive,” said Choi. “They have not felt isolated or vulnerable because of their breast cancer.”

Several of the larger military treatment facilities have services available for vari-ous treatment options as well as survivor-ship counsel. Additionally, many Air Force military treatment facilities partner with the American Cancer Society to provide additional support and care.

The key factor in improved breast can-cer survivorship is screening. According to many experts, the recommended age that most women should get checked is by age 40.

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A breast cancer diagnosis does not necessarily spell out the end of an Air Force career. Early detection, along with focused treatment options and support, has increased recovery success. There is hope after a breast cancer diagnosis.


to be fun, exciting and informational for each of the participants.”

Jhen Stark, 50th FSS marketing direc-tor, said as a new military spouse, Heart Link guided her.

“I didn’t fully understand the mission and importance of the base my husband was assigned to,” she said. “Heart Link connects you directly with the resources and the knowledge to not only understand the vital mission of the base, but also the vital role I play in it as a military spouse.”

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mission brief and question and answer session.

Various helping agencies will brief, including First Sergeants, Airmen and Family Readiness Center, the 50th SW Protocol Office, the 21st Medical Group, 50th Force Support Squadron, Schriever Military and Family Life Consultant and more.

Spouses will then tour the restricted area and have lunch in the Satellite Dish Dining Facility.

The event will conclude with a game in the event center, where participants will be quizzed on what they learned through-out the day, and offer up discussions about the different helping agencies.

Fourteen spouses have signed up, but Moore expects more to register before the Nov. 7 deadline.

Twenty five spouses attended the last Heart Link in April, and the event suc-ceeded in informing and integrating the spouses into the Schriever community.

Moore added there will be three ad-ditional organizations involved in Heart Link, including the 50th SW Chaplains Office, Family Advocacy and finance.

“We want to make sure the Heart Link program covers essential items that will help an Air Force spouse get to know their surroundings and adjust to life at Schriever with ease,” she said. “Additionally, we make sure to give at-tendants the opportunity to get to know their fellow spouses and give them plenty of time to ask questions or address con-cerns they may have.”

Stark added the A&FRC is “the heart-beat of support for our military families,”

so any chance to experience and learn from them is positive.

“We (spouses) have a voice and a pur-pose in both support of the home and support of the mission. Understanding that role and what is available to us in order to accomplish it is key to having a successful experience as a military spouse,” she said.

Moore, also a military spouse, hopes the event will help spouses feel like they are part of the Schriever community.

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Col. Jennifer Grant, 50th Space Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Tiek, 50th SW command chief, gather for a photo with Tech. Sgt. Kevin Kramer, 21st Medical Squadron support flight chief, and Capt. Kyle Smith, 21st MDS pharmacist, at the 21st MDS clinic pharmacy at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 19, 2017. Base leadership visited the facility in honor of Pharmacy Appreciation Week.


Col. Jennifer Grant, 50th Space Wing commander, and Tech. Sgt. Kevin Kramer, 21st Medical Squadron phar-macist, read a prescription inside the 21st MDS clinic pharmacy at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 19, 2017. Base leadership visited the facility in honor of Pharmacy Appreciation Week.

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are right here at Sheppard Air Force Base. A master sergeant and his wife quit together this year and are saving $600 ev-ery month. A 65 year-old retired spouse quit this year after smoking for 45 years. A technical sergeant quit last year,

became an avid bicyclist and recently raced in the Hotter’n Hell Hundred. These are just a few examples of the many people who made the decision to live healthier. Successful quitting has nothing to do with luck; it is simply a matter of planning and commitment. Anyone can do it, even you.

Christopher Columbus was offered dried tobacco leaves by Native Americans in the late 15th Century. This began a trend that would soar for over 500 years. The 1970’s brought about the first changes in attitudes towards tobacco use in the United States.

For the first time, people began to realize that tobacco was a dangerous addiction and not just a bad habit. Programs were created across the country to warn of the dangers of cigarette smoking. Some of these campaigns encouraged smokers to quit for just one day. This practice soon evolved into an annual operation promoted by the American Cancer Society known as the Great American Smokeout.

This year, the Great American Smokeout is Thursday, Nov. 16. This is a day to start a new, healthier life. A day to start a life changing journey. A day to kick the habit — even if it is for just one day. The Health Promotion Team and the 21st Medical Squardron offers many options to make quitting possible, even bearable. Contact the HPP today at 567-4292 for more information. You can quit, we can help.

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The Great American Smokeout will be Nov. 16, 2017. The annual operation promoted by the American Cancer Society is intended to inspire people to quit smoking and begin living a healthier lifestyle.

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(Top) Airman 1st Class Cade Richardson, 4th Space Operations Squadron space vehicle expert, responds to the prompt “my favorite movie is…,” on a chalkboard outside the 50th Space Wing Chaplain Office at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 26, 2017. The chalkboard’s purpose is to encourage input and thought from Schriever Airmen.

(Left) The 50th Space Wing Chaplain Office set up a chalkboard in the west wing of Building 300 with the phrase “my favorite movie is..,” encouraging Airmen to share their opinions. Besides favorite movies, Airmen were encouraged to write down what gives them hope. The 50th SW Chaplain Office established the board to help create a further sense of community on base.

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NASA Astronaut, Col. Jack D. Fischer, will visit Schriever

Back on Earth after a few months on the International Space Station, Col. Jack D. Fischer, NASA astronaut and Colorado native, will come to the Schriever event center Nov. 13 from 9 - 11 a.m. He will pass along his passion for space and dare you to dream. Everyone with base access is welcome to attend.

Lactation rooms availableNew moms, there are dedicated lactation rooms inside

the Restricted Area, Buildings 24, 210, 300, 400 and 730. These rooms provide dedicated space for lactation and will assist with wwwsuccessful breastfeeding while serving at Schriever.

Building 24, Room 1003Building 210, Room 204Building 300, Room 210Building 400, Room 203Building 730, Room B19AThese rooms are available for the duration of the building’s

duty day. For any questions or concerns, contact Robert Matthias at 567-3480.

TA mass briefing, one-on-one education counseling available

Tuition assistance briefing followed by education coun-seling is now offered every last Wednesday of the month in Building 210, Room 310. Mass TA Counseling is held 8 — 9:30 a.m. and one-on-one education counseling at 9:30 a.m. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To sign up, call Master Sgt. Janelle Amador at 567-5927 or Vicki Brautigam at 567-5903.

Sign up for SAISingle Airmen Initiative events are free for both officers

and enlisted personnel. If you are single and would like more information on the events available or would like to register, contact Seth Cannello at 567-6658.

CLOSURESClinic announces closures

The Schriever Clinic will be closed the following dates/times:

Nov. 9 Noon — 4:30 p.m. Training DayNov. 10 All day HolidayNov. 23 All day HolidayNov. 24 All day Family DayDec. 14 Noon — 4:30 p.m. Training DayDec. 25 All day HolidayDec. 26 All day Family DayNote: Normal clinic hours: 7:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. Monday

— Friday. Walk in services end at 3:30 p.m. The pharmacy and lab close at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For emergencies, call 911. For appointments, call 524-CARE.

OFF-BASESociety 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 Peterson Air Force Base Club. Call 597-0492 or 591-9523 for more information.

Military Retirees Activities OfficeThe Military Retiree Activities office holds its monthly

council meeting the second Thursday of each month at 2:30 p.m. in Building 350, Room 1206, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The guest speaker for Nov. 9 will be Felix Uhlik with an overview of financial options during retirement. Call 556-7153 for more information.

Cub Scout troops seeks recruitsThe local Cub Scout Pack 808 is recruiting ages 7-10.

Weekly meetings at Ellicott Middle School Library are Thursdays from 6 -7 p.m. They are also seeking adult lead-ers/volunteers to facilitate character development. For more information, contact Capt. Archie Johnson at 850-420-7358.

Citizen Soldier Connection holds car care class

Citizen Soldier Connection will host car care class 10 a.m. — 12 p.m. Nov. 18 at Autosmith Professional Auto Service located at 528 E. Pikes Peak Avenue. The class will provide attendees automotive knowledge and how to communice with mechanics. The cost is free for all military members and their families. To register, visit http://citizensoldier-connection.org.

Citizen Soldier Connection holds Home Away from Home holiday

Citizen Soldier Connection invites military members to spend the holiday with a local family Nov. 23. Local citizens are opening their homes to thank you and your family for all you do. For more information or to register, visit http://citizensoldierconnection.org.

Fort Carson DLA announces servicesDisposition Services Colorado Springs, located in

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• To schedule an orientation training, contact 352-4186• For receiving/turning in questions, contact 526-9689• Environmental questions, contact 526-0289• Reutilization/Transfer/Donation, contact 466-7002

TAPS looking for service membersThe Tragedy Assistance Program will host a survivor

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OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command commenced Global Thunder, an annual command and control and field training exercise, Oct. 30, 2017.

The Global Thunder series is designed to exercise all USSTRATCOM mission areas and assess joint operational readiness.

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Edward Roski, Drug Demand Reduction Program manager, gives out Red Ribbon Week gift bags to Child Development Center students after explaining the dangers of drugs, alcohol and prescription medication at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 27 2017. Red Ribbon Week takes place the last week of October each year.


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Col. Jennifer Grant, 50th Space Wing commander, gathers with 21st Medical Squadron Airmen after the base’s flu line in Building 210 at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 26, 2017. The 21st MDS gave 759 flu shots that day, and will host subsequent lines in the coming weeks.

(Top) Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Place, 21st Medical Squadron family health, flight chief, gives a flu shot to 2nd Lt. Curtis Lingenfelter, 50th Space Wing Protocol Office casual, during a 21st MDS flu shot line at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 26, 2017. The 21st MDS gave 759 flu shots that day, and will host subsequent lines in the coming weeks.

(Right) Chief Master Sgt. Jason Tiek, 50th Space Wing command chief, is given his flu shot during a 21st Medical Squadron flu shot line at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 26, 2017. The 21st MDS will continue to give mandatory flu shots during the winter season. For more information about 21st MDS services, call 524-CARE (2273).

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Department of Defense Safety offices want to keep Schriever Air Force Base community members safe this autumn. The change in weather can increase driving risks, health concerns like the flu, fireplace mishaps and hunting accidents. Use these tips to stay safe this fall and enjoy all the season has to offer.

By Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — As the fall season arrives, new hazards come with it. The change in weather can increase driving risks, health concerns like the flu, fireplace mishaps and hunting accidents.

The 50th Space Wing would like community members to remain safe this autumn to enjoy all the season offers:

Fall driving safety:• Drive slowly and avoid hard braking through

leaves, especially when wet. Wet leaves can be as slippery as ice.

• Fog on cold fall mornings can limit driving vis-ibility and perception of distance. Do not use high beams in foggy conditions as it worsen visibility. Instead, stay alert and drive slow.

• Be sure to clear frost from windows to ensure visibility and response time on the road.

• Watch for wildlife, especially in the early morn-ing and evening hours. Fall season brings an increase in deer activity because the season is their time for mating and migrating.

• Check tire pressure often. With rapidly chang-ing temperatures, tire pressure often expands and contracts, leading to a loss of pressure.

Flu shots:• The Center for Disease Control recommends

anyone age six months and older to get a yearly flu vaccine to decrease the chances of contracting the virus.

• Vaccination of high-risk individuals is important to decrease chances of severe flu-illness risks.

• Young children, pregnant women, people age 65 years and older and those with certain chronic health conditions are at a higher risk of serious flu complications.

• To limit the spread of germs, be sure to wash hands with soap and water. Cover nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth. Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs.

Fireplace and furnace safety:• All chimneys should be inspected and cleaned by

a professional at least once a year. Cracks or damages should be repaired by a professional mason.

• Clear away any tree limbs encroaching on the chimney.

• The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency suggests checking furnaces before the cold weather ar-rives. Replacing the air filter monthly and upgrading to a pleated filter, high efficiency particulate air filter or electrostatic filter will increase energy efficiency and allow warm air to flow unimpeded.

• Clean air vents and ducts and keep the areas free of clutter.

Smoke and carbon monoxide detector safety:

• According to the National Fire Protection Association, three out of every fire home-fire deaths result from homes without smoke alarms.

• Smoke alarms and carbon-monoxide detectors should be tested monthly and batteries should be replaced once a year.

• Smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors can be interconnected wirelessly to sound off all together.

Firearms safety:• Hunting season is not the only time to practice

firearm safety; it should be practiced year-round.• Keep firearms unloaded and stored in a locked

box until use.• Treat every firearm as if it is loaded, and always

be sure of the target and what is beyond it.• Never leave a firearm unattended in an unlocked

car or around children.For more information, contact the 50th SW Safety

Office at 567-2847.


TRICARE payment changes in 2018TRICARE Communications

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — With the Jan. 1, 2018 changes to new stateside regions and contractors, you may need to update your payment option to guarantee continued payment of your TRICARE enrollment fees and monthly premiums.

There are currently three TRICARE regions in the United States. In the new year, TRICARE North and TRICARE South will combine to form TRICARE East. TRICARE West will largely remain the same. Humana Military will manage the East region contract. Health Net Federal Services, LLC will manage the West contract.

TRICARE Is Changing. Here Is What You Need To Know:

You will no longer be able to make payments via paper check. Acceptable methods of payment will continue to be allotment, electronic funds transfer, and debit or credit card.

If you sign in to your regional contractor’s website to make payments online, this option will also still exist.

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If you currently pay your enrollment fees or premiums by allotment through a Defense Financing and Accounting Service or other Uniformed Services Pay Center, you will not need to update your payment information. Your payments will automatically transfer to the new regional contractor Jan. 1, 2018. Unless you cancel your allotment, TRICARE will continue to deduct your enrollment fees and premiums.

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You must proactively update your payment information to make sure payments start going to your new regional contac-tor and stop going to your previous regional contractor. This action will help you avoid disenrollment from TRICARE.

This is Your Benefit! Are You Ready?Are you ready for the upcoming TRICARE changes? The

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Taking care of the body starts with the mouthBy Shireen Bedi

Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Before reaching for that mid-afternoon soda or in to that bowl of office candy, you might want to think about how well you are keeping your mouth clean. The mouth is an important part of the body and can affect overall health. October is Dental Hygiene Month and, according to Air Force dental experts, most do not real-ize the impact of optimal oral health care on readiness.

“If you want to take care of your body, start with your mouth,” says Lt. Col. Aida Solivan-Ortiz, a dental public health specialist and dental consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General. “Making a few small changes to diet, improving dental hygiene habits, and having regular dental appointments, help keep tooth decay and gum disease at bay, and can have an impact on overall health.”

Many studies find a link between oral health and diabetes, low birth weight, heart disease, scurvy, nutritional deficiencies and even cancer.

“There is a clear connection between the mouth and the rest of the body,” said Solivan-Ortiz. “It is vital to practice good oral hygiene as part of your overall health.”

Good oral health is also vital for overall readiness. Not only do Airmen have to pass an annual dental exam, they also need to make sure they are taking the correct preven-tive measures, such as brushing and schedul-ing regular dental exams. These measures ensures that avoidable dental issues do not arise during deployment.

“You do not want to have a dental emer-gency down range, in the middle of nowhere, and you have a wisdom tooth pain or a dental

abscess,” said Solivan-Ortiz. “Otherwise, you then have to mobilize a whole battalion to get you to a dental office. That puts the mission at risk, as well as the lives of the people who are rescuing you.”

Even though the Air Force regularly report good dental readiness numbers, dental teams are continuously working hard to fight tooth decay and gum disease. The population ex-periencing the highest rate of dental caries, commonly called tooth decay, is younger Airmen. Also susceptible are Airmen who work long, 12-hour shifts with little time to practice good dental care.

The main reason why these populations have higher rates of tooth decay than other

Airmen populations has a lot to do with education.

“Mainly what we are noticing that most people simply do not know the proper tech-nique of simply brushing their teeth,” said Solivan-Ortiz. “This is something that we can easily take for granted where lack of proper care can be detrimental to our oral health.” Another major issue many hygienists see is the increase of sugar in the average diet. More sugar creates a favorable environment for bacteria to grow, making it easier for bacteria to cause cavities and tooth decay.

“The increase of liquid sugar, in particular, has been a huge dental problem,” said Senior Master Sgt. Celeste Hudson, an Air Force

dental hygienist consultant. “Unnecessary amounts of soda and energy drinks are liter-ally destroying our teeth. We have survived wars without these products, so we clearly do not need this in our diet.”

Poor diet combined with poor dental care, such as not brushing correctly or not floss-ing, contributed to poor oral health. As a response, the Air Force has developed ef-fective programs to improve oral health of their Airmen. One impactful program is the High Caries Risk Program that tracks all active-duty Airmen who are at a higher risk for tooth decay and gum disease.

Once Air Force dental team identify a pa-tient with a higher risk for dental disease, the teams develops and implements a focused intervention plan.

“We specifically focus on those patients by using chair-side education,” said Solivan-Ortiz. “During their appointments, we teach them the correct techniques to optimal oral health care. We also give out samples of den-tal products like brushes and floss. By track-ing patients we make sure they are taking care of their oral health at home and also make sure they are making regular dental visits.”

The High Caries Risk Program has shown positive results. The occurrence of tooth de-cay in active duty Airmen decreased by 50 percent between 2001 and 2016. The success of this program can be attributed to targeted programing and focused educational efforts.

“It is necessary to get people motivated to care about and value their oral health,” said Hudson. “Reminding them of the risk this could have to their readiness as well as their overall health is an important part in this effort.”

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Senior Airman Jackson Do receives dental care from Kelli Arricale, a registered dental hygienist assigned to the 59th Medical Wing at JBSA-Lackland. Optimal dental hygiene is key in ensuring readiness, preventing dental emergencies in deployed settings, and safeguarding overall health.

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Schriever community dresses up for

HalloweenTanya, left, Lily, 2, and Loren Russell gather for a photo during Halloween trick-or-treating at Tierra Vista Community at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 31, 2017. Both children and parents wore costumes in celebration of the holiday.

U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class William Tracy

Liberty, left, Tristan, Justice and Michael Baumgartner, anxiously gather for a photo during Halloween trick-or-treating at Tierra Vista Community at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 31, 2017. Parents and children spent the evening wearing costumes and celebrating, while the 50th Security Forces Squadron “Boo Patrol,” kept them safe.

Even dogs were in costume, here Demi Panek helps her parents greet trick-or-treaters at Tierra Vista Community during Halloween trick-or-treating at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 31, 2017. The shark reflects Demi’s fierce personality.

Grace Whyt and daughter, Zoe, three months, show off their costumes during Halloween trick-or-treating at Tierra Vista Community at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 31, 2017. Both children and parents wore costumes in celebration of the holiday.

Coleton Krause, 4, portrayed the Joker during Halloween trick-or-treating at Tierra Vista Community housing at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 31, 2017. Adults and children wore a variety of costumes, from ghouls and goblins to famous superheroes.

Myles Coedel, eight months, shows off his skunk costume during Halloween trick-or-treating at Tierra Vista Community housing at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 31, 2017. Myles’ parents helped him participate his first Halloween.

Airman Alejandro Alvarez, Airman 1st Class Mckinley Palmer and Senior Airman Montana Olier, 50th Security Forces Squadron response force members, walk the Tierra Vista Community streets as part of the 50th SFS “Boo Patrol,” during Halloween trick-or-treating at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 31, 2017. The 50th SFS Airmen spent the evening patrolling the TVC both on foot and car to add an extra layer of safety during the festivities.

A Tierra Vista Community housing member gives Michael and Liberty Baumgartner candy during Halloween trick-or-treating at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 31, 2017. Parents and children spent the evening wearing costumes and celebrating, while the 50th Security Forces Squadron “Boo Patrol,” kept them safe.


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Meeting, to inform prospective members of the Colorado Mounted Rangers about the pro-gram, and to update current members on the group’s activity. First Tuesday of every month, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Woodland Park Police De-partment, 911 Tamarac Pkwy., Woodland Park, 432-7332, [email protected], coloradoranger.org/troops/troop-b.

Ella Mae Bransom Sickle Cell Association, gatherings to work for the improvement of the quality of health and life of local families and individuals affected by sickle cell and related diseases. Go online for more info. First Saturday of every month, 10:30 a.m. Southeast YMCA, 2190 Jet Wing Drive, 596-7308, facebook.com/EllaMaeBransomSickl-eCellAssociation.

Four Strings Attached Uke Group, a group for ukulele players of all ages, skill levels and musical backgrounds. First Tuesday of every month, 7-8 p.m. Free. Venue 515, 515 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-1861, [email protected], thebac.org.

Legend of the Five Rings LCG, fun, casual gameplay and tournaments of this game that draws on the legacy of AEG’s original Leg-end of the Five Rings collectible card game, and now reimagined with new mechanics and story. Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.; through May 31. $5. Petrie’s Family Games, 7681 N. Union Blvd., 522-1099, [email protected], petriesgames.com/ccg.

Men’s Rugby: Colorado Springs Grizzlies RFC, accepting all levels of experience. Come with a mouth guard and cleats and be ready to learn. Flanagan Park, 3132 N. Prospect St. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.; through Nov. 23. Free practice, team dues pending. springsrugby.com.

Senior Chats, informal gatherings for seniors which offer information sharing, network-ing, discussions and coffee. All are wel-come. Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Pikes Peak Library District, Rockrimmon Branch, 832 Village Center Drive, 593-8000, ppld.org/seniors.

Sons of Italy Pikes Peak, a monthly meeting of the service and advocacy organization for people of Italian descent. (But you don’t have to be a son or Italian to participate.) Held the first Tuesday of the month, 6:30 p.m., at VFW Post 101, 702 S. Tejon St. sonsofitalypp.com.

Southern Colorado Watercolor Society, welcoming all levels of water media paint-ers and those interested in seeing and/or participating in demonstrations by local ac-complished artists. First Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m.; through June 7. $35 yearly membership. Pueblo West Library, 298 S. Joe Martinez Blvd., Pueblo, 406-7673, [email protected].

COMEDY & IMPROVAn Evening with Tom Papa, bringing his 20-plus years experience as a stand-up co-median, to the FAC stage. Fri., Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. $33-$36. Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, 30 W. Dale St., 634-5583, [email protected], cs-fineartscenter.org.

Family-Friendly Hunger Games: Improv Laffoff, an improv show with local troupes Stick Horses in Pants, Improv Colorado and Improvasaurus. Proceeds benefit Care & Share Food Bank. Raffle prizes will be award-ed. Sat., Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m. $8-$10. Stargaz-ers, 10 S. Parkside Drive, 476-2200, stargaz-erstheatre.com.

Happy Hour Stand-Up with Chris Voth, featuring this accomplished comedian, li-censed teacher and published author. Fri., Nov. 3, 8:30-10 p.m. $10. Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, 30 W. Dale St., 634-558, [email protected], csfineartscenter.org.

FILMMonty Python’s The Meaning of Life, “the most tasteless of the Monty Python feature films; it also happens to be one of the funni-est.” Screening provided by the Independent Film Society of Colorado. Mon., Nov. 6, 7-9 p.m. Free. Ivywild School, 1604 S. Cascade Ave., 368-6100, facebook.com/IFSOC.

Warren Miller’s Line of Descent, a film fol-lowing athletes Tommy Moe, Kalen Thorien, Collin Collins, Lexi duPont, Marcus Caston, Seth Wescott and more as they travel the globe, exploring the ties that bind ski cul-ture. Fri., Nov. 3, 8-10 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 4, 6-8 p.m. $24.75. Pikes Peak Center, 190 S.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONSSouthern Colorado Watercolor Society, welcoming all levels of water media painters and those interested in seeing and/or participating in demonstrations by local accomplished artists. First Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m.; through June 7. $35 yearly membership. Pueblo West Library, 298 S. Joe Martinez Blvd., Pueblo, 406-7673, [email protected].

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FOOD & DRINKVegan Holiday Meals, learn how to make healthy, delicious, compassionate versions of your favorite holiday foods. Registration re-quired. Tues., Nov. 7, 6-8 p.m. $45. CSU Ex-tension Office, 305 S. Union Blvd., 445-9107, [email protected], CSVeganCooking.com.

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benefiting U.S. Association of Blind Ath-letes, with guest speaker Paralympic medal-ist Danelle Umstead, sharing her story and how she’s preparing for the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Paralympic Games. Fri., Nov. 3, 7-9 a.m. $50. Olympic Training Center, 1 Olympic Plaza, 866-3224, [email protected], usaba.org.

CASA Garage Sale, an indoor garage sale to benefit Court-Appointed Special Advocates for abused and neglected kids. Hundreds of quality items at garage sale prices. Nov. 3-4, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gold Hill Mesa Community Center, 142 S. Raven Mine Drive.

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Coat Fest 2017, providing Westside Cares with the resources to prevent homeless and working poor from feeling the cold this winter. Live entertainment by the Bill Emery Band and the Liberty Belles. Sat., Nov. 4, 2-5 p.m. Suggested donation $10, a coat or a blanket. Westside Community Center, 1628 W. Bijou St., 432-5369, [email protected], springsgov.com.

Colorado Springs Therapeutic Riding Cen-ter, is seeking volunteers to work with equine-assisted therapy for children and adults with disabilities. Ongoing. Mark Reyner Stables, 3254 Paseo Road, 641-5213, cstrc.org.

COS Feminists Postcard Potluck, writing to local, regional, and national elected officials to let them know thoughts and concerns about important issues. Please bring a dish to share. Postcards provided; donations of post-card stamps appreciated. Sat., Nov. 4, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Casa Verde Cohousing Commons, 1355 Lindenwood Grove, 473-3005, face-book.com/coloradospringsfeminists.

Engineers Without Borders, seeks vol-unteers to help with technical work and fundraising for its water project in Bolivia. E-mail or go online for more information. [email protected], ewbcos.org.

Fun Fair, featuring reasonably priced holiday gifts, decorations, wreaths, artwork, jewelry, toys and baked goods. There will be a silent auction and upscale clothing boutique. Ben-efiting the Assistance League of Colorado Springs. Sat., Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Colorado Springs Shrine Club, 6 S. 33rd St., 475-1029, [email protected], assistanceleague.org/colorado-springs.

Holiday Vendor Fair, benefiting the American Cancer Society through Relay for Life. Featur-ing local artists and vendors, including local Manitou potter Mark Wong. Sat., Nov. 4, noon to 4 p.m. Johnny’s Navajo Hogan, 2817 N. Ne-vada Ave., 482-5820, [email protected].

Inside/Out Youth Services, is seeking volun-teers to work with youth, help with fundrais-ing or join the board of directors. Volunteers must be 25 or older, attend a volunteer train-ing session and pass a background check. Ongoing. Inside/Out Youth Services, 235 S. Nevada Ave., 328-1056, insideoutys.org.

Mueller State Park, is looking for volunteers to guide hikes, maintain trails and present naturalist programs. Ongoing. Mueller State Park, 21045 State Hwy. 67, Divide, 687-2366.

Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care, is seek-ing volunteers in various capacities, especially for help on the weekends, such as working in prescription animal therapy, courier duties, vigil volunteers (who sit with dying patients) and Helping Hands volunteers who perform various chores after a patient dies. Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care, 2550 Tenderfoot Hill St., 633-3400, pikespeakhospice.org.

Revive and Rise UP: A Virgin Islands Benefit Concert, helping the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Animal Welfare Center Rebuild it’s com-munity after recent hurricanes. Sun., Nov. 5, 2-11 p.m. $30. Sunshine Studios, 3970 Clear-view Frontage Road, 360-2140, [email protected], facebook.com/pnucklemusic.

The Secure the Call Foundation, is seeking donations of old cell phones to reprogram for direct 911 calls for free distribution to senior centers, domestic violence shelters and other agencies. 888/883-6628, securethecall.org.

Springs Community Television (SCTV), is seeking founding board members to help in building-capacity in the creation of a local pub-lic access cable television station. Send letter of interest and resume in a message to facebook.com/SpringsCommunityTelevision. 291-9898.

Strings for Swaziland 5th Annual Benefit Concert, a mix of classical and folk music, promoting awareness of the HIV/AIDS or-phan crisis in Swaziland. Voluntary dona-tions will be collected. Sat., Nov. 4, 1:30-3 p.m. Free. New Life Church, 11025 Voyag-er Pkwy, [email protected], stringsforswaziland.org.

Tastings, Tapas, and Treasures, including appetizers and an art sale, all to benefit Har-ley’s Hope Foundation. Sat., Nov. 4, 6 p.m. Ivywild School, 1604 S. Cascade Ave., 368-6100, harleys-hopefoundation.org.

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Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, providing various volunteer opportunities in the areas of park restoration, garden planting and trail con-struction. Full schedule available online. Ongo-ing. 303/715-1010, [email protected], voc.org.

The Zonta Club of the Pikes Peak Area, is looking for mentors to join its “Launching Families” program, which serves youth who grew up in the El Paso County foster system and are now pursuing a college education, a career, or a trade. Ongoing. [email protected], ZontaPikesPeak.org.

HEALTH & WELLNESSMindful Resilience Yoga Therapy, a class designed for combat veterans with PTSD, taught by a veteran. “Students learn the tools of mindful resilience to help cope with the symptoms of their trauma.” Saturdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free for veterans and active duty personnel. Hot on Yoga, 5740 Carefree Circle North, #360, 440-4800, [email protected], hotonyoga.com.

New Essential Tremor Support Group, supported by the International Tremor Foun-dation. Sat., Nov. 4, 1-3 p.m. Free. Monu-ment Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, 531-6333 ext. 2258, [email protected], walk2k.com/meeting.

“Stories in my Genes,” with presentations about inherited cancer syndromes, resources for finding family medical history and the story of one adoptee’s genealogy journey. Registration required. Penrose Cancer Center, 2222 N. Nevada Ave. Wed., Nov. 8, 6-7:30 p.m. 776-5279, tinyurl.com/storiesinmygenes.

Touch Therapy for Cancer, “soothe, ener-gize, support and expedite your radiation/chemotherapy recovery time with a volunteer touch therapy practitioner.” Available weekly to anyone with a cancer diagnosis. Ongoing. Donations accepted. lifesparknow.org.

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Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, a tale of romance, death and a journey through the underworld. Thursdays-Saturdays, 7 p.m.; through Nov. 4. $15-$19. Funky Little The-ater Company, 2109 Templeton Gap Road, 425-9509, [email protected], fun-kylittletheater.org.

The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, a dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ classic, set in the land of Narnia, which faithfully recre-ates the magic and mystery of Aslan and his struggle with the White Witch. Fridays, Saturdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 2-4 p.m.; through Nov. 4. $10-$15. Colorado Springs Charter Academy, 2577 N. Chelton Road, 331-2434, [email protected], actcolorado.net/act2/tickets.

Motown the Musical, the story of Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Nov. 7-8, 7:30-11 p.m. Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cas-cade Ave., 477-2132, [email protected], theaterleague.com/coloradosprings/motown.

Noises Off, “a side-splitting look at theatre — in front of and behind the curtain — as an unfortunate troupe of second-rate actors attempt to mount a dreadful comedy.” Fri-days, Saturdays, 7-9:30 p.m.; through Nov. 11. $5-$7. CIVA Charter High School, 4635 Northpark Drive, 633-1306 ext. 115, [email protected], civacharterschool.org.

Number the Stars, the story of a Jewish family from Copenhagen who along with most of Denmark’s Jewish population was hidden then smuggled on fishing boats to neutral Sweden during World War II. Fridays, Saturdays, 7 p.m. and Sundays, 2:30 p.m.; through Nov. 5. $15-$5. First United Meth-odist Church, 420 N. Nevada Ave., 866/967-8167, [email protected], fumc-cs.org/upcomingshows2.

Wild Honey, adapted from an original play by Anton Chekhov, spanning comedy, romance and despair. Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., Sundays, 4 p.m. and Saturdays, 2 p.m.; through Nov. 5. $18-$42. UCCS Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater, 3955 Regent Circle, 255-3232, theatreworkscs.org.

benefitting the Friends of Cheyenne Cañon. Snacks provided by Edelweiss; swag bags and tees given to participants. Nov. 5-4, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $25-$40. Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center, 2120 S. Cheyenne Cañon Road, 520/840-8851, [email protected], bit .ly/2y3ESSp.

Military & First Responder Ninja Warrior Competition, a competition with 16 obsta-cles and three runs. Active duty, retired, vet-erans, spouses and dependents can all com-pete. Proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. 2512 Airport Road. Sun., Nov. 5, 5-8

p.m. $25. 309-4061, [email protected], springstp.com/ninja-competitions.

University Village Colorado Running Club, with trails and routes ranging from one mile to six. Meet at Kineo Fit Group Training Stu-dio to check in. Mondays, 5:30 p.m. Free. University Village Colorado, 5230 N. Nevada Ave., 632-5000, uvcrunningclub.com.

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