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Commentaries

  • Front Range military community comes together for SnoFest

    This past weekend, the 21st Space Wing had the distinct pleasure of hosting the 18th annual SnoFest event at the Keystone Resort, Colo. It was a great weekend with more than 3,000 members from Front Range military community participating in this year's festivities. Families and personnel from

  • 6th SWS the epitome of a crisp organization

    On Jan. 16, your command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Omdal and I visited the 6th Space Warning Squadron at Cape Cod Air Force Station, Mass. Accompanying us on our visit was another outstanding Airman from the 21st Space Wing, Airman 1st Class Jacob Close. Airman Close, who works in the 21st

  • 21st CES provides unsurpassed installation support

    Last week we received some great news that our 21st Civil Engineer Squadron won the 2007 "Maj. Gen. Robert H. Curtin Award" in the small unit category. This is awarded to the most outstanding civil engineer unit in the Air Force with less than 550 military and civilian members. This award truly

  • Prepping for deployment: Knowing powers of attorney

    Many members of the 21st Space Wing are or will soon be preparing to deploy in support of the global war on terrorism, spanning the entire globe. But before they take off on their air expeditionary force cycle, one of the most important matters facing them is the handling of personal affairs back at

  • Deployed Families Dinner important part of caring for our Airmen

    One of the key tenets of the 21st Space Wing mission is to develop and deploy Warrior Airmen to defend America and our Allies. In fact, there are currently 202 wing members deployed and more than 50 scheduled to depart in the next week. Likewise, there are approximately 264 other members from

  • EEO and MEO join forces to fight harassment, discrimination

    Two offices are joining forces Air Force wide in an effort to more effectively fight harassment and discrimination in the workplace. The Air Force has two separate offices for managing unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment programs; the Equal Employment Opportunity office, charged with

  • New Year’s message highlights successes and expectations

    First and foremost, Happy New Year and welcome back from what was hopefully a very satisfying and enjoyable holiday season. During this period, I know many of you had the opportunity to spend additional time with family and friends while taking some well-deserved time off. After an extremely busy

  • Commander visits Space Warning Squadron at Clear Air Force Station

    Last week Chief  Master Sgt. Timothy Omdal and I traveled to Clear Air Force Station, home of the 13th and 213th Space Warning Squadrons. Once again, Chief Omdal and I chose another outstanding Airman to accompany us on our site trip--this time it was Senior Airman Sara Smyer from the 21st Space

  • 7th Space Warning Squadron team shows commitment, professionalism

    Last week, I had the distinct privilege of visiting the men and women of the 7th Space Warning Squadron, one of our geographically separated units at Beale AFB, California. Accompanying me on my trip were Command Chief Tim Omdal and SrA Kathrine Campo of the 21st Space Communications Squadron. To

  • Preparing for the holidays

    The holiday season, from Thanksgiving through New Years, is one of the most special times of the year and one which many of us look upon with great anticipation. For those who are able, I encourage you to take this opportunity to recharge your batteries, reconnect with family and friends and reflect