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March 5, 2019
The River's Edge

Nearing the end of the canyon, while one of my boat mates slowly rowed our raft through the calming water of the Green River, I wrote in my journal about our week-long expedition that was coming to an end. Looking back on those words forces memories to surface, like rising bubbles of
March 1, 2019
Commentary -- “Opportunity” doesn’t call ahead, make sure you have a plan

When opportunity knocks, it usually doesn’t call ahead of time to schedule an appointment. At least it never did for me.For me, the opportunities came suddenly and out of nowhere. Whether it was making the transition from active duty to the Air Force Reserve, landing a position at Air Force Reserve
March 1, 2019
Team Pete Career Assistance Advisors visit Thule

Airmen with questions concerning career progression and personal growth can seek the aid of the 21st Space Wing Career Assistance Advisor. CAAs are special duty assignment personnel that cater to Airmen.
Feb. 28, 2019
Mickey Hartinger, spouse of AFSPC founding father, dies at 79

Mildred Etta “Mickey” Hartinger, wife of Gen. (Ret.) James V. Hartinger, first former Air Force Space Command commander from 1982 to 1984, died at the age of 79.
Feb. 26, 2019
Maintaining Mission Readiness through Operational Testing

The Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, Detachment 4, tests and evaluates new space, cyberspace, missile and missile defense capabilities. Their mission is to test weapons systems in operationally realistic environments. The goal is to inform warfighters of the lessons learned and
Feb. 26, 2019
They Want Us to Know

Whether you’re in the military, a civil servant, or both, you’ve no doubt participated in suicide prevention training. It’s mandatory. We learn how to recognize warning signs and how to appropriately respond. We see incident-based scenarios, usually an Airman experiencing surmounting stressors,
Feb. 26, 2019
Motorcycle Safety Training: You MUSTT be ready

As spring slowly returns to southern Colorado, safety is paramount for Airmen who want to trade in their four wheels for two.Military members interested in riding a motorcycle must first put in a request for initial training, which they will then have 30 days to complete. They then must undergo
Feb. 19, 2019
Land acquisition expands development opportunities on Peterson

Lt. Col. Landon Phillips, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron commander, believes an updated lease with the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is the first step of many positive changes at Peterson Air Force Base.The lease, completed in November 2018, frees up 278 acres for additional development on
Feb. 14, 2019
ADL hosts dental symposium

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Dental technicians demonstrate intrinsic staining techniques during a dental symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Feb. 6, 2019. Dental technicians from across the Department of Defense attended this week-long course hosted by the Peterson Air Force Base Area
Feb. 13, 2019
24th AF leaders visit cyber operations at Peterson

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Chief Master Sgt. David Klink, 24th Air Force command chief, talks with 21st Communications Squadron cyber warfare operators at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Feb 8, 2019. Klink and Maj. Gen. Robert Skinner, 24th Air Force commander, visited the squadron to meet