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Sept. 5, 2018
New policy on the Notification, Collection, and Documentation of Adverse Actions in Support of Officer Promotion Screening

The Secretary of the Air Force, Inspector General, issued a memorandum July 17, 2018, regarding officer promotions.The memo stated, “Department of Defense policy requires the Secretary of the Air Force to certify that officers submitted for Presidential approval or Senate confirmation of a promotion
Sept. 5, 2018
History office plays key role in OCP emblem-to-patch conversion

Since early recorded history, warring tribes often carried banners or flags marked with emblems to represent factions and motivate their warriors to fight for the cause. It is to this historical tradition that we can trace the evolution of military emblems and patches. As the Air Force begins
Sept. 4, 2018
Advanced Space Operations School re-designated 319th CTS

Air Force Space Command re-designated the Advanced Space Operations School as the 319th Combat Training Squadron during a ceremony held at the Moorman Space Education and Training Center Aug. 28.
Aug. 30, 2018
Team SMDC wins USAA/Broncos training camp competition

Fifty service members got a taste of the NFL as the Broncos and USAA teamed up for an NFL Training Camp experience Aug. 21, 2018, at the Denver Broncos’ University of Colorado Health Training Center Fieldhouse in Englewood. A five-person team from the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army
Aug. 29, 2018
Staff Sergeant selects

Staff sergeant selects gather in the ballroom at The Club on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado to celebrate the staff sergeant release party Aug. 23, 2018. The Air Force selected 15,669 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 30,651 eligible with a selection rate of 51.12 percent in the
Aug. 29, 2018
#KNOWtheRULES

With an increased use of social media and mobile technology, it has been simpler than ever to share your thoughts and opinions around the world.
Aug. 28, 2018
BOUNCE gives military youth tools to be resilient

Growing up as a military child is a different experience. Moving every few years or not seeing your parents for a long time can take its toll on a kid’s life.
Aug. 23, 2018
SMDC senior leader discusses his career path, unique role of National Guard in command's mission

A U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command leader recently sat down and answered questions regarding his career path in the National Guard.
Aug. 23, 2018
SMDC is the model Army multicomponent force

Ever since humans took to the skies in hot air balloons, aerial attack has been a viable wartime strategy. Airplanes became faster and reached higher and higher into the sky. With the advent of rockets and missiles during World War II, attacks could come from greater distances with more speed. In
Aug. 22, 2018
21st Space Wing honors DOD-level award winner

Senior Airman Dennis Hoffman, 21st Space Wing public affairs photojournalist, received the Military Graphic Designer of the Year 2017 award from leadership at Defense Media Activity, August 20, 2018 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The Defense Media Awards program honors excellence among