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www.peterson.af.mil Flu vaccines available on Peterson By Master Sgt. D. Todd Norman 21st Medical Operations Squadron PETERSON AFB, Colo. — The end of summer signals the start of snowy weather, winter holidays and — worst of all — flu season. The 21st Medical Group has kicked off the flu season by vaccinating its active duty members. Flu vaccinations will be available at the Peterson AFB Auditorium on Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bldg. 350 in the Atrium on Oct. 3 from 8 p.m. to Noon and again at the auditorium on Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. — 4 p.m. FluMist is currently available for Tri-care beneficiaries two to 49 years old not falling into the high risk category. Anyone who falls into a high-risk group i.e. people who have weakened immune systems, are pregnant, have longterm health problems, or are more than 49 years old — will receive the flu shot. NOTE: Pregnant women will not be given the current vaccine. An approved vaccine for pregnant women is expected soon and details for receiving will be forthcoming. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness and, Ent.com at times, lead to death. Every year in the United States, on average, 5 to 20 percent of the population gets the flu; more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications; and about 36,000 people die from the flu. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination each year. There are two types of vaccines: the flu shot, an inactivated vaccine — containing killed virus — that is given with a needle, and the nasal-spray flu vaccine, a vaccine made with live, weakened flu viruses that do not cause the flu. Other than getting vaccinated, people can stay healthy by washing their hands regularly. People may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose. Most healthy adults may be able to infect others beginning one day before symptoms develop and up to five days after becoming sick. Call the Flu-Line at 556-3588 for questions or concerns about the vaccines or call 556-2273 to leave a message for a primary care provider. (Information gathered from the Centers for Disease Control. For additional information go to www.cdc.gov/flu.) More documentation necessary to replace, renew ID cards RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) — Homeland Security Directive 12 now requires retirees and family members seeking to renew or replace a military identification card to provide two types of ID. Retirees and family members needing identification cards must have two of the following types of current identification, one of which must include a photo: • Driver’s license or ID issued by a state or outlying U.S. commonwealth or possession • ID card issued by federal, state or local government agencies or entities • School ID card with a photograph • Voter’s registration card • U.S. military ID card • U.S. passport • Certificate of U.S. citizenship • Certificate of naturalization For people younger than 18, who are unable to present a document previously listed, they may bring: • School record or report card • Clinic, doctor or hospital record • Day-care or nursery school record The listing above is not all inclusive. A list of acceptable documents can be found at http://www.uscis.gov/files/ form/I-9.pdf, Page 4. Before visiting a military ID card issuing facility, people may want to call first to determine what specific documents may be required, and to verify the process to renew or replace an ID card. For contact information and the location of the nearest ID card issuing facility, visit http://www.dmdc.osd. mil/rsl/owa/home. On this Web site, people can search by city, state or ZIP code. STAY ON TRACK WITH GREAT AUTO LOAN RATES. Ent’s Auto Loans, with low rates, fl exible terms and no application fees, gives you the freedom to shop with confi dence. And, whether you’re buying from a dealership, a private seller or refi nancing, our online tools and buying coaches are available to help simplify your purchase. 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They offer three convenient Colorado Springs Locations for eye examinations with appointments Monday through Saturday. No more waiting for an appointment on base. Southside Between Northside Citadel Mall Vickers & Academy Chapel Hills Mall 598-1392 548-8717 598-5068 TriCare Standard, TriCare Reserve and TriCare for Life also accepted. Prescriptions may be filled anywhere. Contact lens evaluation available for additional cost. Call for program details. Drive a Servicemember Home, formerly known as EADD, offers free rides from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, including holidays. The program is open to all ranks and services. Call 55 NO DUI for a free ride. Discover...what we value at www.CSS.org These are Important Years... Do you know a student of outstanding character and determination? Are you looking for an opportunity for them to nurture their talents? The Colorado Springs School has amazing scholarship opportunities for students currently in the 8th, 9th, and 10th grade. 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Space ObServer 12 Thursday, October 2, 2008 www.peterson.af.mil Welcome to Colorado Springs! are you considering Plastic Surgery? Looking for another rewarding career? Aurora Public Schools wants you! Troops to Teachers has partnered with Aurora Public Schools to fill high need teacher positions. Applications will be accepted up to two years in advance! For more information: 1-800-438-6851 info@mwttt.com www.mwttt.com Breast Lift Tummy Tuck Liposuction Breast Enlargement Free Consultation Affordable Financing Options Military Discounts Available Call for details DOUGLAS J. RASKIN, M.D., D.M.D Harvard & Stanford Trained Certified by American Board of Plastic Surgery Free classifieds for Servicemembers Call 329-5210 hispanic heritage luncheon The Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 2 at the Peterson AFB Club. The guest speaker will be Colorado Springs Fire Chief Manuel Navarro and the cost is $15 per person. Please RSVP by Sept 29. For more information contact Capt Emmanuel Matos at 556-3131 or Master Sgt. Art Figeroa at 556-1126. Star: CALENDAR / BASE BRIEFS Thursday, Oct 2 Medical group closure The 21st Medical Group is closed Oct. 10 for Wingman Day. Patients and members are asked to plan accordingly. Thursday, Oct 9 energy 5k fun run The Peterson Air Force Base sports and fitness center sponsor a Energy 5K Fun Run at 10 a.m. Oct. 9. At the fitness center. Energy officials want you to ditch the treadmill and save energy. energy expo and picnic The 21st Civil Engineer squadron sponsors a energy expo and picnic 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 9 at Eagle Park on Peterson Air Force Base. Free food, CFL light bulbs and information on how to save electricity will be available. afsa meeting oct. 9 Chapter 1181 of the Air Force Sergeants Association meets at 4 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Peterson Air Force Base club. For more information, call Tech. Sgt. Melissa Hargis at 556-1165. Friday, Oct 10 Moaa anniversary dinner The Military Officers Association of America (Pikes Peak Chapter) invites all active and retired officers to their 48th anniversary dinner Oct. 10 at the Peterson Air Force Base consolidated club. Social begins at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Cost is $20/person. Special guest is Maj. Gen. Mark Graham, Fort Carson commanding general. To RSVP, call Karin Manning at 574-1986. Thursday, Oct 16 energy awareness information fair The 21st Civil Engineer Squadron sponsors a energy awareness information fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Peterson Air Force Base exchange. Free giveaways will be available on the base’s energy and environmental programs. Friday, Oct 17 Crud tournament The Schriever Air Force Base Company Grade Office Council hosts a Schriever vs. Peterson AFB Crud Tournament at 5 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Peterson Club. Entry fee is $20 per team and must be received by Oct. 15. Four Person Teams and Individuals are encouraged to enter. There will be prizes for the winning team. For more information or to enter, call 2nd Lt. Denise Wright at 567-3888, or e-mail at denise. wright@schriever.af.mil. Wednesday, Oct 29 energy triple feature The 21st Civil Engineer Squadron hosts an energy move triple feature 10 a.m.-1:35 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Peterson Air Force Base auditorium. Movies include “Energy Crossroads: A Burning Need to Change,” “NOVA: Solar Energy-Saved by the Sun” and “The 11th Hour.” For more information on these movies, call Brie Ward at 556-4172. patrolled past none, two or a dozen IEDs, if there wasn’t an We have explosion your we were successful,” Major Wurmstein said. Training was a must but Major Wurmstein also joined his team and participated in numerous combat patrols facing From page 1 significant risk from both IED attacks and frequent small community arms fire. exploding during combat patrols. “We got so close and you get really attached...if it weren’t for “I don’t know how many lives were saved, the IED coun- my family, I would still be there, protecting those Soldiers,” ter-measure neutralized but didn’t detect...we could have said Major Wurmstein. covered We have your community covered The US Air Force Academy Community The Fort Carson Community The Legal & Financial Community The Peterson Air Force Base and The NORAD Community The Schriever Air Force Base Community The Business Community Call 634-5905 to subscribe or for targeted advertising opportunities Call 634-5905 to subscribe or for targeted advertising opportunities
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