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Oct. 31, 2017
SMDC’s Kestrel Eye deploys

One of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command’s newest prototypes is Kestrel Eye, a small, low-cost, visible-imagery satellite designed to provide near real-time images to the tactical-level ground Warfighter. Kestrel Eye, developed by the command’s Technical
Oct. 31, 2017
DPAA accounts for 183 missing service members in fiscal 2017

In fiscal 2017, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency accounted for 183 formerly missing persons from past conflicts. Also, the agency individually identified the remains of 18 additional personnel, who were previously accounted for as part of group burials, reaching another milestone of 201 total
Oct. 31, 2017
CMSAF eyes indefinite enlistment, awards program changes for enlisted force

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright addressed hundreds of mobility Airmen, current and former Air Force leaders, joint and combined forces partners and industry representatives, as part of the three day professional development event focused on the rapid global mobility
Oct. 31, 2017
TRICARE payment types for calendar year 2018

With the Jan. 1, 2018 changes to new stateside regions and contractors, you may need to update your payment option to guarantee continued payment of your TRICARE enrollment fees and monthly premiums.
Oct. 31, 2017
AF selects Airmen to participate in 2017 CISM World Military Cross Country Championship

AF selects 2017 Airmen to participate in the CISM World Military Cross Country Championship
Oct. 31, 2017
Take Command: Changes to TRICARE disenrollment coming in 2018

As part of the changes coming to TRICARE on Jan. 1, 2018, there will be new rules affecting disenrollment.
Oct. 31, 2017
A ghoulish good time at Peterson Air Force Base

Members of the 21st Medical Group Family Health Team C show-off their costumes while in the medical group Oct. 31, 2017 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Members were encouraged to dress in costume to celebrate Halloween. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Erica Picariello)
Oct. 31, 2017
AOPA distinguished flight school: Peterson Aero Club achieves firsts with recognition

Emerging from a pool of 1,048 evaluated flight schools, Rocky Mountain Flight Training Center, also known as the Peterson Aero Club, was one of the top 8.5 percent to be recognized as a 2017 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Training Experience Awards Distinguished Flight School.
Oct. 27, 2017
Airman readiness: Taking care of the body starts with the mouth

Before reaching for that mid-afternoon soda or in to that bowl of office candy, you might want to think about how well you are keeping your mouth clean. The mouth is an important part of the body and can affect overall health. October is Dental Hygiene Month and, according to Air Force dental
Oct. 25, 2017
20th SPCS serves as example for Japanese SSA development

Three members of the Japanese Space Situational Awareness Policy office visited Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 4, 2017, as part of an effort to encourage Japan's development of its SSA mission area and dedicated space surveillance squadron.