National Security Space Institute redesignates under the Air Force Institute of Technology

Armed Forces Day Comes Early in the Arctic

Most U.S. bases around the world celebrate Armed Forces Day on its properly designated day, May 21. However, due to a few unique aspects of living in the Arctic, Thule Air Base chooses to celebrate this singular occasion a little early every year. That chosen time is Easter weekend.Armed Forces Day

21st FSS Outdoor Recreation to accept new Raft Guide Training applicants

It's that time of year again when the weather begins to reconsider its temperament and hears our cries for warm sunny days. The days of sporting sunglasses, flip flops and awkward sun burns are nearly upon us. Before filling up the calendar with obligations or events only holding half your interest,

Riding the road to recovery

On a warm, cloudy day Staff Sgt. Velette Webb, 21st Dental Squadron, mounted up on her mountain bike, joined the rest of her riding group and rode off to take advantage of the excellent trails in the area. At one point the trail branched, one side for more advanced riders and the other for the less

Working on Cheyenne Mountain was a blast

In 1963, Ted Martinez went to work on Cheyenne Mountain and had a blast. Literally. You see, Martinez was a dynamite packer for Utah Construction & Mining Company, the outfit that blasted one of the world's most unique military installations from solid Pikes Peak granite.Martinez worked on America's

Aquatic Center set to reopen

After a technical delay prevented the previous opening date in February, work is back on track and the Peterson Aquatic Center is scheduled to open June 6."That's our date," said Stephen Steinke, center manager. "We'll do a soft reopening and then a grand reopening down the line. Some plans are in

K.U.D.O.S. to Team Pete

The 21st Force Support Squadron hosted a special children's event at the Capt. David Lyon Memorial Park, Apr. 2, 2016.K.U.D.O.S or Kids Understanding Deployment Operations was a chance for the children of military members to gain an understanding of what their parents go through before deployments,

Team Pete celebrates Easter

Time for students to apply to camp among the stars

This summer, some lucky students will get a chance to camp among the stars.The Air, Space and Missile Defense Association is offering 10 scholarships for selected children to attend a one-week long Space Camp this summer at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville July 3-8.These scholarships

Feels like the first time: 50 years sure changes a mountain

For retired Master Sgt. Robert Thibault, many things remained the same during his 21 years of Air Force service. For example he never worked on an Air Force base, never worked in a room with windows, and spent 15 years underground. But there is one thing from his long career that has undergone a