Airman leads on, off base

Master Sgt. Jonathan Kiley, curriculum development superintendent at the Vosler NCO Academy, leads Airmen by day and helps veterans by night."I started volunteering with Project Healing Water because I have a passion for fly fishing," said Kiley. "Then I found a program that helps wounded warriors,

Cheyenne Mountain air lifts equipment for landslide mitigation

Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station continues its efforts to mitigate future landslide destruction.On the night of Sept. 12, 2013, a landside of approximately 8,000-10,000 cubic yards of debris descended down the mountain and ultimately closed off the primary entrance into the Mountain. Engineers

Thunderbirds land at Peterson

Team Pete Airman named best enlisted in region

Giving back to the community where he lives is important to Tech. Sgt. William Gazzaway, deputy chief of Infrastructure for the 21st Communications Squadron.In recognition of his community involvement, Gazzaway was honored May 13 as 2015 Best Enlisted Personnel in the Pikes Peak Region, E5-E6

Wing proves effectiveness during inspection capstone

After more than a week of inspections, May 19 marked the end of the 21st Space Wing's unit effectiveness inspection capstone.The Air Force Space Command Inspector General team graded the 21st Space Wing and its geographically separated units with an overall "Effective." There are four major graded

Deli-bakery contract awarded for 44 commissaries

A new contractor will start taking over deli-bakery operations next month at 44 U.S. commissaries impacted since the end of February, when contractor-provided services ended due to former contractor performance issues."I'm pleased to announce that Military Deli and Bakery Services, Inc., has been

May's Miller moth migration mitigation methods

It's a bird! It's a plane! Nope - just the Miller moths. The annual migration of Miller moths is upon us and, on average, lasts about four weeks.Although a harmless nuisance, the presence of the Miller moths is anything but enjoyable.Master Sgt. Russell Pollock, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron NCO

Combating human trafficking

Human trafficking is often thought of as a problem outside of the United States. The truth is, human trafficking is present throughout the United States and even here in Colorado Springs.Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex

PCS season: Nothing says summer like packing tape, moving trucks

PCS season is here and so are the movers. Yet have no fear, "jip-so" is here.JPPSO, that is - the Joint Personal Property Shipping Office.Although officially an Air Force District of Washington asset, the JPPSO-North Central offices throughout the Colorado Springs area are the largest of their kind

Youth summer basketball tryouts