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Feb. 14, 2017
From idea to reality: Airman transforms lengthy training with innovative approach

Thanks to Rolfe, the newly implemented Department of Defense Performance Management and Appraisal Program training has been whittled down to a more manageable session. The training is being considered by Air Force Space Command to be the flagship course for supervisors and commanders in the MAJCOM.
Feb. 14, 2017
Snap, crackle, pop: From mechanical to modern, Grimes finds himself back at Clear

CLEAR AIR FORCE STATION, Alaska –Lt. Col. Keith Grimes, operations officer for the 213th Space Warning Squadron of the Alaska Air National Guard, remembers his time as a crew commander for the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System radar in 1994-95 at Clear Air Force Station, Alaska.
Feb. 14, 2017
Proper dental care can prevent disease

More than fighting bad breath or preventing gingivitis, research shows that dental health also contributes to the overall well-being of Airmen. Good dental care includes an annual checkup, brushing and flossing, drinking fluoridated water and making sure everyone in the family is covered by dental
Feb. 13, 2017
RETRAINING: Where there is a will, there is a way

Sometimes the call to serve is so great, an individual may accept a career that wasn’t their first or second choice, or even on their wish list at all. In some cases, the Airman ends up excelling and enjoying what they do. Others may want to gain a new skill set.For Airmen who want to pursue a
Feb. 13, 2017
New contract integral to sustaining worldwide missile warning and defense

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Strategic Warning and Surveillance Systems Division recently released a request for proposal for the Sustainment and Modification of Radar Sensors, or SMORS, contract.
Feb. 13, 2017
Making your “first”

Capt. Celeste Oliver, 21st Operations Support Squadron flight commander plans and projects, credits her upbringing with a world view that is slightly different that a majority of her peers and one that she believes she can use to educate children to strive for personal excellence.
Feb. 13, 2017
Reserve aerial port Airmen deploy to Southwest Asia

Members of the 302nd Airlift Wing’s 39th Aerial Port Squadron began departing Colorado Springs, Colo., for Southwest Asia in December and will continue leaving in small groups through March of 2017 in support of Operations Freedom’s Sentinel and Inherent Resolve. The Air Force Reservists will
Feb. 10, 2017
Clearing the backlog: Blackjack engineers tackle “Work Week”

The 21st Civil Engineer Squadron operations flight at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, dedicated time Jan. 9-13 specifically for tackling the backlogged corrective work orders they weren’t able to get to in 2016.
Feb. 9, 2017
16th SPCS: Defending space at high frequencies

An array of satellite dishes point to strategic locations in space allowing airmen to monitor Super-High Frequency and Ultra-High Frequency signals assisting military units across the globe in fulfilling their missions. The 16th Space Control Squadron, part of the 21st Operations Group and housed at
Feb. 7, 2017
When night turns to day: Prayer luncheon inspires

Being aware of ones’ spirituality is helpful in building better organizations, said Chaplain (Col.) Paul Sutter, U.S. Air Force Academy chaplain, during his remarks at the National Prayer Luncheon at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Feb. 2, 2017.