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  • The 50th Force Support Squadron will host the inaugural Winter Wilderness Games at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Feb. 26, 2021, from noon-2 p.m. at the softball fields. The Winter Wilderness Games will include a slate of five different events and the winning unit will receive a golden axe. (U.S. Space Force courtesy graphic)

    50th FSS to host inaugural Winter Wilderness Games

    As the pandemic lingers throughout society, the 50th Force Support Squadron, Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, has created an event to keep Airmen and Guardians safe and entertained.
  • Schriever Airmen enjoy snowmobiling on snow-covered trails during a free five-hour guided snowmobile tour in Monarch, Colorado, as part of the 50th Force Support Squadron’s Single Airmen Initiative Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. The SAI’s goal is to increase resiliency and allow Airmen the opportunity to experience an activity they might not be able to afford or try on their own. (U.S. Air Force photo/Seth Cannello)

    Outdoor Recreation offers activities during quarantine

    The 50th Force Support Squadron’s Outdoor Recreation team continues to find safe activities for Airmen through its Rec On program.
  • The 50th Mission Support Group card won the 50th Force Support Squadron’s holiday card contest Dec. 10, 2020 at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. Cards need to have a “festive theme” for the contest and judges critiqued cards on a 1-10 scale based on creativity, originality and overall looks. (U.S. Space Force photo by Marcus Hill)

    50th MSG wins holiday card contest

    The 50th Mission Support Group won the 50th Force Support Squadron’s holiday card contest Thursday on base.
  • Maj. Jason Brosseau, 26th Space Aggressors Squadron, raises his fist as he approaches the finish line Nov. 20, 2020, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado during the 19th annual Turkey Trot race. Brosseau’s finish marked his third consecutive victory in the event. (U.S. Space Force photo by Marcus Hill)

    Brosseau, Ross win 19th annual Turkey Trot

    Maj. Jason Brosseau, 26th Space Aggressors Squadron, captured his third consecutive victory in the men’s category at the 19th annual Turkey Trot on base Nov. 20, and Master Sgt. Bonnie Ross, 7th Space Operations Squadron, earned her first victory in the women’s division.
  • Members of the 19th Space Operations Squadron gather around the spirit rock displaying namesakes outside the fitness center to celebrate their cornhole championship Nov. 18, 2020, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. The 19th SOPS won the base’s first-ever intramural cornhole tournament and beat 22nd SOPS 21-16, 21-19 in the finals. The ongoing pandemic scrapped other intramural sports and caused the 50th Force Support Squadron to create fun, alternative sports. (U.S. Space Force photo by Marcus Hill)

    19th SOPS celebrates cornhole victory

    Members of the 19th Space Operations Squadron gather around the spirit rock displaying namesakes outside the fitness center to celebrate their cornhole championship Nov. 18, 2020, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. The 19th SOPS won the base’s first-ever intramural cornhole tournament and beat 22nd SOPS 21-16, 21-19 in the finals. The ongoing
  • Lenea Lance, 50th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center personal financial readiness consultant, speaks to an Airman about an appointment June 11, 2020 at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. Lance said one of her mottos for money is, ‘Don’t save what is left after spending but spend what is left after saving.’ (U.S. Air Force photo by Marcus Hill)

    Airman and Family Readiness Center hosts Right Start

    The 50th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center will host its Right Start program the third Thursday of each month from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the event center.
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    Turkeys will still trot: 50th FSS’s 19th annual race still on

    The 50th Force Support Squadron’s 19th annual Turkey Trot race here is scheduled for Nov. 20 at 3 p.m.
  • Bri Sovern, 50th Contracting Squadron key spouse, left, and Bobby, 11, stand with a skeleton during the trunk decorating contest Oct. 30, 2020, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. Their mad scientist-themed trunk won the contest and they earned $500 for their creation. (U.S. Space Force photo by Marcus Hill)

    50th FSS hosts trunk decorating contest

    Bri Sovern, 50th Contracting Squadron key spouse, left, and Bobby, 11, stand with a skeleton during the trunk decorating contest Oct. 30, 2020, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. Their mad scientist-themed trunk won the contest and they earned $500 for their creation. (U.S. Space Force photo by Marcus Hill)
  • Staff Sgt. Megan Aycock, Colorado Springs Regional Command Post emergency actions controller, left, hands a pumpkin to her daughter Mabry, 1, as they prepare to leave the Child Development Center at Schriever Air Force Base Oct. 23, 2020. Parents picked up pumpkins to decorate for fun or to enter into the 50th Force Support Squadron’s pumpkin carving contest. (U.S. Space Force photo by Marcus Hill)

    Pumpkin patch, activities providing sense of normalcy

    The Child Development Center’s pumpkin patch on Oct. 23 was the first family-involvement event since March. The coronavirus pandemic stymied numerous events at the 50th Force Support Squadron’s Child Development Center and stifled many programs offered its children.
  • The 50th Force Support Squadron is scheduled to host a pumpkin carving contest Oct. 29, 2020, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. Pumpkins can be picked up at the Child Development Center on Monday. Pumpkins must be dropped off at the Event Center between 2-5 p.m. Oct. 29. The contest will have multiple categories including ages 5-7, 8-12, 13-17, 18 and older, family and team. Prizes will be awarded for first through third place in all categories except for team, which will only have a first place winner. All entries in the event will be displayed in the 50th FSS’s Jack-O’-Lantern Jubilee, which takes place from 3-5 p.m. Oct. 30 at Bldg. 20. (U.S. Space Force graphic by Marcus Hill)

    50th FSS to host pumpkin carving contest

    The 50th Force Support Squadron is scheduled to host a pumpkin carving contest Oct. 29, 2020, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. Pumpkins can be picked up at the Child Development Center on Monday. Pumpkins must be dropped off at the Event Center between 2-5 p.m. Oct. 29. The contest will have multiple categories including ages 5-7, 8-12, 13-17, 18 and older, family and team. Prizes will be awarded for first through third place in all categories except for team, which will only have a first place winner. All entries in the event will be displayed in the 50th FSS’s Jack-O’-Lantern Jubilee, which takes place from 3-5 p.m. Oct. 30 at Bldg. 20. (U.S. Space Force graphic by Marcus Hill)
  • Jason Brosseau, 26th Space Aggressors Squadron, raises his fist as he approaches the finish line during the 15th annual half marathon Oct. 2, 2020, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. Brosseau came in first place with a time of 1 hour, 25 minutes and 37 seconds. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Whitely)

    Brosseau, Smicklas win 15th annual half marathon

    The 50th Force Support Squadron held its 15th annual half marathon Oct. 2 with nearly 40 runners competing in the event.
  • Kyle Lucas, 2nd Space Operations Squadron, performs a row Sept. 25, 2020, during the second annual dry triathlon at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. Competitors in the completed a 2,000-meter row, 300 body squats and a 5K run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Marcus Hill)

    Airmen test fitness during dry triathlon

    The 50th Force Support Squadron held its second annual dry-triathlon Sept. 25 at the base fitness center. Bradley Radabaugh, 2nd Space Operations Squadron, placed first on the men’s side with a time of 38 minutes, 7 seconds and Gail Smicklas, Schriever Air Force Base inspector general, finished first for the women at 45:05.
  • Lauren Clark, 50th Force Support Squadron education services specialist, briefs Airmen on education benefits service members available June 9, 2020, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. While serving, Airmen have access to tuition assistance, which can pay for $4,500 of schooling from an accredited university each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Whitely)

    Education center upgrades will benefit Airmen, civilians

    The 50th Force Support Squadron’s Force Development Flight will soon have a revamped education center in Bldg. 210 to service Schriever education needs of Airmen and civilians.
  • Olivia, 2, reaches for popcorn while her mom, Kaley Raike, holds her Sept. 11, 2020, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. The 50th Force Support Squadron’s Movie Night in the Park hosted more than 60 people to watch “Aladdin.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Marcus Hill)

    50th FSS hosts movie night

    Olivia, 2, reaches for popcorn while her mom, Kaley Raike, holds her Sept. 11, 2020, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. The 50th Force Support Squadron’s Movie Night in the Park hosted more than 60 people to watch “Aladdin.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Marcus Hill)
  • Master Sgt. Joshua Gutierrez, 2nd Space Operations Squadron operations superintendent, focuses on his body-squat form during the DriTri Fitness Competition Sept. 6, 2019, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado.

    50th FSS prepares for second annual dry-tri

    The 50th Force Support Squadron is scheduled to host its second annual Dry Triathlon Sept. 25 outside the base fitness center from 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Daniel Webb, 50th Force Support Squadron recreation assistant, works out on the rowing machine at the fitness center June 17, 2020, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. The 50th FSS moved equipment onto the racquetball court to allow a greater number of Airman to work out under current COVID spacing requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cara Cannello)

    Fitness Center’s check-in process provides assistance with COVID-19

    In September 2019, the 50th Force Support Squadron purchased a new check-in system for Airmen to track who is coming in and out of the fitness center on base.
  • Col. James Smith, now Peterson-Schriever Garrison commander, left, Chief Master Sgt. Boston Alexander, now Peterson-Schriever Garrison command chief, Lawrence Simmons Exchange general manager for Colorado Springs, and Maj. Gisselle Oppenlander, 50th Force Support Squadron commander gather for a photo displaying a check from the Army and Air Force Exchange Service Dividends Program July 22, 2020 at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. Money from the program goes toward supporting the military community and morale activities run by Air Force Services and Morale Welfare and Recreation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cara Cannello)

    AAFES program paying dividends

    Team Schriever accepted $126,409.38 from the Army and Air Force Exchange Service Dividends Program for fiscal year 2019 at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, July 22, 2020, a $4,000 increase from fiscal year 2018.
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    50th FSS working to save intramural softball season

    The 50th Force Support Squadron fitness staff continue to develop ways to resume its intramural season after COVID-19 forced a stoppage in play.
  • Lenea Lance, 50th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center personal financial readiness consultant, speaks to an Airman about an appointment June 11, 2020 at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. Lance said one of her mottos for money is, ‘Don’t save what is left after spending but spend what is left after saving.’ (U.S. Air Force photo by Marcus Hill)

    Airman, Family Readiness Center helps Airmen remain financially fit

    The 50th Force Support Squadron’s Airmen and Family Readiness Center understands finances aren’t easy to discuss, but works to strengthen Airmen’s knowledge for their financial futures.
  • The 50th Force Support Squadron’s Civilian Personnel Flight continues to thrive during the teleworking process. The team will on board 17 civilians in its third virtual in-processing session, which is the most the group has done – in person or virtually. [U.S. Air Force graphic by Marcus Hill]

    Civilian Personnel Flight finds silver lining in COVID-19

    While COVID-19 wreaked havoc on day-to-day tasks for most Airmen, the 50th Force Support Squadron’s Civilian Personnel Flight continues to thrive during the process.
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