Commentaries

Sept. 6, 2022
Fruits and Vegetables month 2022

September is National Fruit and Vegetable Month. Did you know that bell peppers have more vitamin C than an orange? In fact, lots of fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamin C including kiwi, strawberries, broccoli and white potatoes. Vitamin C does some incredible things in our bodies
April 18, 2022
Thule Air Base Hosts Operation NOBLE DEFENDER

THULE AIR BASE, Greenland – North American Aerospace Defense Command and the United States Northern Command participated in Operation NOBLE DEFENDER at Thule Air Base, Greenland, March 14 to 17, 2022.NORAD and USNORTHCOM are Canadian and the American bi-national military commands charged with three
April 5, 2022
Security Forces highlights firearm guidelines for Peterson SFB

The 21st Security Forces Squadron has noticed a trend involving personal firearms during random vehicle inspections at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.
March 25, 2022
A Call for Action: leveraging emotional intelligence to build a successful US Space Force

Many superheroes have been created over the years that exemplify what it means to go above and beyond the call of duty. In his role as a fan favorite hero, Captain America, Chris Evans said “The strength of this country isn’t in buildings of brick and steel. It’s in the hearts of those who have
March 22, 2022
Consider Donating to the Air Force Assistance Fund

The Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) consists of 4 charities: Air Force Aid Society, General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation, the Air Force Village and the Air Force Enlisted Village. These charities assist Airmen, Guardians and their family members with emergency assistance, educational
March 22, 2022
Dental IMR – Understanding Dental Classes

Have you ever been confused about what your dental technician and the dentist are saying during your appointment? When they say things like caries, periodontics or when they talk about your dental class. Well, I am going to help you understand the meaning behind a dental class.
March 18, 2022
$15 Minimum wage increase for federal agencies

On January 21, 2022, federal agencies were instructed to raise the minimum wage to $15 for their workers, per the executive order signed by President Joe Biden, and memo from the Office of Personnel Management. The purpose of the increase is to ensure fair wages for workers across the United States
Dec. 15, 2021
Winter driving safety

Colorado’s winter weather can be unpredictable, making it difficult to estimate driving conditions. It is important that Airmen and Guardians stay prepared for all road conditions and understand proper winter driving safety.
Nov. 2, 2021
The importance of progression to the Space Force

Motocross legend Carey Hart was the first person to ever attempt a backflip on a 250 cubic centimeter motorcycle during a freestyle competition at the summer Gravity Games in Providence, Rhode Island. His execution wasn't perfect, and he didn’t completely land the trick, but he had forever changed
Oct. 26, 2021
National Fruit and Vegetable Month

Often times when the month of September rolls around, people begin to think about the beginning of school, the beginning of fall, pumpkin lattes, apple orchards and corn mazes. Additionally, September represents National Fruit and Vegetable month. It is commonly known that we should try to fill half