October is National Dental Hygiene Month

Autumn is here and while many are thinking of candy corn and football, dental professionals are advocating October's National Dental Hygiene Month.For the past five years the American Dental Hygiene Association has co-sponsored this event. This year's focus is maintaining oral health while leading a

Cop’s corner

Tip of the Month (Traffic) - Speed limits are 5 mph whenever passing any troop movements or formation walks/runs. Drivers will yield the right-of-way to marching troop formations, slow their vehicle to 5 mph when approaching from any direction, and when passing the formation, use extreme caution.

Recent hardships in Colorado merit CFC donations

Everyone has their good and bad days. For some Colorado Springs-area families the last few years have been especially challenging. It's during these tough times local charities step in to help; but organizations require funding to continue their good work.The Combined Federal Campaign is an annual

Get flu shot to protect against influenza viruses

As snow begins to sprinkle Pikes Peak, we are reminded that autumn has approached. This time of the year also reminds us that flu season is forthcoming. Ensuring you and your loved ones are vaccinated against the flu viruses will prevent flu-related illnesses as well as missed school and missed

Breast Cancer Awareness Month run

Operation Boxtop supplies remote Canadian station

Located just 508 miles from the North Pole and 1,140 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Canadian Forces Station Alert and its small contingent of personnel provides signals intelligence there and for its detachment stations.Due to its remote geographic location at the northernmost inhabited location

Bringing dentistry into the digital age

Technology and medicine become more integrated with each passing day. Currently, scientists are on the cusp of creating human organs with 3-D printers and using mechanized devises to replicate the functions of the human heart.Dentistry is also experiencing these rapid advancements thanks to new

Gen. Hyten thanks Airmen

Thule Airmen take a hike for Wingman Day

Comprehensive Airman Fitness is a lifestyle and culture within our Air Force, and Wingman Day allows a chance refocus on Air Force core values, balance resiliency skills and get to know fellow Airmen.For Team Pete's latest Wingman Day held Sept. 5, 21st Space Wing units conducted resiliency skills

Teleconferencing to change Nov. 3

Starting Nov. 3, Teleconference Bridge scheduling will be accomplished by individual users through a Microsoft SharePoint site on a first-come, first-served basis. This change is in line with Air Force Space Command's Telephone Operator Services Transition Plan and a Headquarters Air Force mandate