News - Page 164

April 18, 2018
A higher call to duty

After serving for 10 years as a chaplain assistant, Master Sgt. Lance Tressler, 21st Space Wing Chapel superintendent of chaplain affairs, decided to change his career.
April 18, 2018
Baby’s diagnosis inspires cause

Life went as expected for Kortni Kulikowski during all nine months of her pregnancy, and when her daughter, Kambri, was born in 2017, she was a healthy 9-pound, 21-inch baby. Everything seemed fine until she and her husband saw their daughter for the first time.
April 18, 2018
Agreements outline Air Force commitment to Colorado communities

The Air Force signed agreements with Fountain, Security and Widefield, Colorado, last month outlining cooperative efforts for ensuring safe drinking water for the communities.
April 18, 2018
Air Force opens space training to allies, accelerates Space Acquisition

Citing the National Defense Strategy, Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson announced that beginning in 2019 the Air Force is opening its space training to allies during her keynote speech at the 34th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. April 17, 2018.
April 18, 2018
Diamond Sharp Award

Airman 1st Class Marjorie Siler, 21st Force Support Squadron, was presented with the Diamond Sharp Award by the Peterson Diamond Council at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., April 6, 2018. Siler was nominated for demonstrating the Air Force’s Core Values and for her customer service excellence, which
April 17, 2018
A life pushed to the limit

In 2011, Master Sgt. Jeff Roberts, National Security Space Institute flight chief for Space 300, volunteered to be stationed at Thule Air Base, Greenland, on a one-year assignment. He went there not knowing what was about to happen in his personal life.
April 17, 2018
Take time to unwind

Stress happens. Sometimes it's unavoidable, at times it's unbearable. That's why taking time for yourself is invaluable. It's healthy to relax, renew, and rejuvenate.
April 17, 2018
Air Force Assistance Fund begins 45th year of helping Airmen, families

The 2018 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign has begun and runs through May 4. Air Force bases worldwide participate in the AFAF campaign, which raises money for charities that support Air Force active-duty members, Guardsmen and Reservists as well as spouses, immediate family members and veterans.
April 17, 2018
Our customs and courtesies

As a proud Airman, nothing is more awe-inspiring than driving through base and watching children drop what they are doing to place their hand over their heart as the bugle call for Retreat begins to play. Looking at the cluster, I can’t help but laugh and truly appreciate their understanding and
April 17, 2018
SMDC names 2018 Western Region Best Warriors

The Noncommissioned officers and Soldiers of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command's Western Region faced off in the regional Best Warrior Competition April 2-6 to claim a chance to compete in the command’s competition June 2-6 in Colorado Springs.