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July 31, 2017
AF offers high year of tenure extensions to retain experienced Airmen

The Air Force is offering high year of tenure extensions to active-duty Airmen in certain shortage Air Force Specialty Codes and grades effective Aug. 1. High year of tenure, or HYT, refers to the maximum number of years enlisted Airmen in each grade may remain on active duty. This voluntary
July 29, 2017
Answering the call

Aerial porters assigned to the Air Force Reserve Command’s 302nd Airlift Wing load a U. S. Forest Service Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System onto a C-130 Hercules here, July 29, 2017. The Reserve wing is responding to a request for assistance from the National Interagency Fire Center for one
July 28, 2017
Viewing the Solar Eclipse: 5 Things to Know

On Monday, 21 August 2017, a perfect lineup of the sun, moon, and Earth will be visible across North America from coast to coast for the first time in 38 years. One of the grandest and most fleeting natural spectacles known to humanity, this total solar eclipse is predicted to be the most viewed
July 28, 2017
1st Space Brigade Change of Command

Col. Rick Zellmann, commander, 1st Space Brigade, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, passes the 1st Space Battalion colors to Lt. Col. Donald Brooks. The change of command from outgoing Lt. Col. Bryan Shrank to Brooks took place July 21, 2017, at Fort Carson,
July 28, 2017
Air Force Civil Engineer Center releases site inspection fieldwork findings

Members from the Air Force Civil Engineer Center and 21st Space Wing leadership held a media roundtable and open house at Janitell Junior High School, July 25, 2017, at Fountain, Colorado.
July 27, 2017
4th Manpower Requirements Squadron Change of Command

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. —Col. Heidi A. Paulson, Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency commander, hands the guidon for the 4th Manpower Requirements Squadron to Lt. Col. Ryan F. Caulk, June 27, 2017, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Paulson presided over the ceremony at the base auditorium.
July 26, 2017
Team Pete Tech. Sgt. Select Party

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Team Pete Tech. Sgt. selectees were promoted by Col. Todd Moore, 21st SW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 21st SW command master chief, in The Club at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., July 20, 2017. Technical Sergeants are qualified to perform highly
July 26, 2017
It’s all downhill for upbeat Air Force bobsledder

U.S. Air Force Capt. David Simon is the epitome of the four pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness.
July 26, 2017
VNCOA Award Winners

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Chief Master Sgt. Robert Woodin, Forrest L. Vosler Non-Commissioned Officer Academy commandant (far left), and Chief Master Sgt. Kelbey Norton, 21st Medical Group superintendent (far right), stand with award winners from the VNCOA graduation breakfast at Peterson Air
July 26, 2017
Moore sets his agenda in first commanders call

Col. Todd Moore, 21st Space Wing commander, relayed his priorities for the wing during his first commander’s call July 20, 2017 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Moore assumed command on July 11, 2017.