Stormwater is generated when there is precipitation that falls to the ground and can infiltrate or can become surface runoff. This water can become contaminated with pollutants (i.e. chemicals, pathogens, sediment) that it comes in contact with and can impact streams, lakes, and groundwater. Improving and ensuring water quality by eliminating pollutants that could be exposed to stormwater runoff is everyone’s responsibility. The 10th Civil Engineer Squadron has asked residents on base to help reduce water pollution by following these steps:

 

·        Lawn Maintenance -- Minimize application of fertilizer, pesticide or fungicide, which could be transported into stormwater sewer systems.

·        Municipal Trash -- Dispose of trash into designated waste containers with a secure lid. Pick up and dispose of municipal trash whenever you can, whether on or off base. Recycle materials at your homes and workplaces. Recycling containers are available near the Base Exchange for cardboard, paper, aluminum, glass and plastic.

·        Household Hazardous Waste -- The Academy’s Hazardous Waste Facility will accept off-base generated used vehicle oil and useable household materials such as paints, cleaners and antifreeze from government ID cardholders. The facility is located at Building 8125 and is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For disposal questions, call 333-3852 during these hours. El Paso County also operates a household hazardous waste drop-off facility at 3255 Akers Drive in Colorado Springs.

·        Car Washing/ Maintenance -- Don't wash or maintain your car at home; take it to the Academy auto hobby shop or off base. Fund-raising car washes should be approved by the 10th CES' Water Quality Manager.

·        Mission and Service Support Activities -- Various materials, including oils, lubricants and cleaners can impact receiving water quality if left exposed to stormwater. Use every reasonable precaution when performing day-to-day work duties to eliminate pollutants released into the environment which may come into contact with storm water.

·        Educating Future Generations -- Talk to your children about eliminating pollutants that could be exposed to stormwater and its benefits to the environment.

For additional information, call the Dan Follett at 333-8367.

 

This message has been approved by the 10 MSG/CC for dissemination.

 

 

 

Effective 1 August 2012, USAFA proximity badges will no longer be an

 

accepted means of entry through the all USAFA gates, including interior

 

checkpoints. The USAFA proximity badges are intended for entry into

 

controlled access areas only such as the Cadet Area and Airfield and do not

 

undergo the same vetting standards as the DoD Common Access Cards (CACs).

 

The USAFA proximity badge is also not compatible, with the Defense Biometric

 

Identification System (DBIDS) therefore proximity cards are unable to be

 

scanned. For these reasons, they do not meet installation access control

 

requirements and internal security requirements outlined in AFI 31-113,

 

Installation Perimeter Access Control.

 

 

 

In the past, the USAFA proximity badge was used as a flash pass for a

 

trusted traveler. Under AFI 31-113, only Common Access Cards (CACs), DoD

 

issued ID cards, or Contractor's Access Badges (CABs) will be accepted.

 

Since the USAFA proximity badge is used only for access to controlled access

 

areas and other buildings that use the proximity systems, this is the only

 

appropriate use of it. Access to the base is not an appropriate use of the

 

USAFA proximity badge.

 

 

 

The USAFA proximity badge will continue to be used for entry into the Cadet

 

Area as well as areas controlled by proximity gates and doors. Installation

 

access through the aforementioned gates will require the use of either a DoD

 

issued credential such as dependent ID cards, active or military ID cards,

 

DBIDS pass or a CAC. Driver's licenses may still be used for entry through

 

the North gate during visitor's hours (0800-1800); however, the driver and

 

vehicles are subject to search or inspection. There are no changes to

 

operating hours of exiting the North and South gates. 

 

 

 

As a reminder, in accordance with AFI 36-3026(IP), Paragraph 1.19,

 

Identification Cards for Members of the Uniformed Services, their Family

 

Members, and Other Personnel, DoD issued credentials are the property of the

 

U.S. Government and shall remain in the personal custody (in their immediate

 

possession) of the member (military/civilian) while on base. Contractors

 

will be issued contractor badges, which are vetted before they are issued,

 

thereby meeting the AFI 31-113 requirement. DoD issued credentials are used

 

to validate your identity. The proximity badge is not used to validate your

 

identity. The proximity badge is not considered a DoD issued credential and

 

is only used to access controlled access areas/buildings. Those that do not

 

have a DoD issued credential will require a sponsor to come to the gate to

 

allow access or obtain a pass at the Pass & Registration Center (PRC). The

 

Pass & Registration Center is located northeast of the South gate, Bldg

 

8486, and is open Monday-Friday, 0730-2000 (333-3327).