21st Space Wing hosts Commander's Conference

Future leaders receive Academy opportunity through LEAD program

The Leaders Encouraging Airman Development program enables enlisted Airmen to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy and become a commissioned officer. Three years ago three 302nd Airlift Wing Airmen applied and were selected through the LEAD program to attend the Air Force Academy's Preparatory School

Challenging self with extreme running

For many people a brisk jog along a level city street is an accomplishment. Others may brave a charity 5K race and feel proud. Yet for some people to challenge themselves high walls, huge logs and a lot of mud are required.There are more obstacle course events like the Tough Mudder, Spartan Race or

When life becomes overwhelming, no need to go it alone

Deployment and reintegration, marriage and relationships, family concerns, depression or the daily issues of life, all can lead to feelings that are too much for a person to bear on their own without help. But the stigma of receiving help for mental health issues, or embarrassment if others find out

Storytellers: Team Pete Airman’s tragic loss exemplifies resiliency

After getting orders overseas to Korea, Tech. Sgt. Billy Gazzaway was missing his family, as anyone would. Far away from his family, he received the horrible news that his 4-year-old-son, who had already been diagnosed, treated and was in remission for leukemia, had relapsed.By the time Gazzaway

21st CS haunted house thrills attendees

Focusing on emotion though her lens

Many parents tell their young children they can be whatever they want when they grow up, but how realistic is that? It's not always as easy as simply wanting something to happen or a dream to come true for it to be a reality. For Airman 1st Class Keshia Corpuz, the route she took on her way to

Cheyenne Mountain exercises inside the mountain

Members from Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station participated in an active shooter and hostage exercise along with El Paso County Sheriff's Special Weapons and Tactics Team in a mission center inside the complex.The exercise was meant to bring the 721st Security Forces Squadron, Fire Department,

Peterson recognized as local environmental leader

It is said the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, but Peterson Air Force Base is being recognized for having less grass and more rocks, among other environmentally sound practices.The base is one of only 160 organizations in the state to be honored by the Colorado Department of

CMAFS Airman takes on Capitol Hill

According to an Airman from Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, the underground tunnels and subway system designed specifically for those working on Capitol Hill remind him of the different halls and buildings inside America's Fortress.Senior Airman Christian Mejia, 721st Security Forces Squadron