AF selects most junior SMSgt

Master Sgt. Amber Mitchell went to work March 4 like any other day and anxiously anticipated the promotion results for senior master sergeant. As the work day came to a close, she was disappointed to tears believing she didn’t make the cut — that was until members of her squadron showed up at her doorstep later that evening with good news.

Schriever Senior NCOs selected for promotion

he Air Force released the latest list of promotion selectees March 4.

Four Schriever master sergeants were surprised to learn they had been selected for promotion to the rank of senior master sergeant.

Chaplain’s journey brings him to Schriever

Chaplain (Maj.) Glenn Gresham is an ordained Presbyterian Pastor. He has served as the wing Chaplain for a fighter wing and spent six-months on a deployment to Iraq.

AF Deputy Chief of Chaplains welcomed at National Prayer Breakfast

More than 50 Airmen and civilians were on hand for Schriever’s National Prayer Breakfast March 9 at the Satellite Dish dining facility.

Schriever spouse wins short story contest

By Tech. Sgt. Stacy Foster
50th Space Wing Public Affairs
Erin Wetmore has been an Air Force spouse for a year and a half. In that short time, she has learned that military life can be like an amusement park.
Mrs. Wetmore, wife of 1st Lt. Ross Wetmore, 50th Operations Support Squadron, learned in a surprise announcement that [...]

Schriever to host emergency preparedness seminar

By Scott Prater
Schriever Sentinel
The recent powerful and destructive earthquakes, which have wreaked havoc along the western hemisphere serve as a stark reminder that disaster can strike anywhere at a moment’s notice and leave unprepared communities in desperate straits.
Organizers at Schriever have been planning an emergency information event for more than six months, so timing of [...]

Experience trumps athleticism in 22 SOPS win

By Scott Prater
Schriever Sentinel
When Steve Bragado stepped to the service line, 22nd Space Operations Squadron led 6-4.
The match, still in its infancy, moved along rather smoothly, neither 22 SOPS nor 50th Civil Engineering Squadron showing any inkling of a breathtaking run.
Then Bragado cocked and delivered. His serve zinged over the net, handcuffing a couple of [...]

Guardian Challenge mascot unveiled

Airmen hooted and hollered, cheered and exploded with enthusiasm as they vied for the coveted position as Schriever’s Guardian Challenge mascot Feb. 24 in the wing conference room.

State considers reclassifying Highway 94

By Scott Prater
Schriever Sentinel
Discussions are underway between developers, users and local government officials concerning the reclassification of Colorado State Highway 94, which could impact road safety and travel time to and from Schriever Air Force Base.
Developers, who could construct housing, retail centers, office buildings and restaurants along the highway between Colorado Springs and Schriever, have [...]

50 OSS/OGV serves up opening day win

By Scott Prater
Schriever Sentinel
Ross Wetmore and Doug Hale aren’t used to playing for the same team.
Last year, the players faced off against each other in the Schriever Intramural Volleyball Championship game, Wetmore set for eventual champion 2nd Space Operations Squadron while Hale hit for eventual runner up 4th Space Operations Squadron.
This year’s league looks quite [...]

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