AF uniform policy update: welcome back morale T-shirts, badges, limitless athletic shoes

The Air Force updated the policy governing uniform wear Jan. 17, with a goal of not financially burdening Airmen. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark. A. Welsh III approved several updates to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Air Force Dress and Appearance, with many of the changes coming directly from

4th SPCS to relocate to Peterson AFB

Press Release Number: 010114The Secretary of the Air Force announced Jan. 16 that the 4th Space Control Squadron, currently located at Holloman AFB, N.M., will co-locate with the 76th SPCS at Peterson AFB, Colo., this year. The 4th SPCS and the 76th SPCS are like units with similar missions. Both

21st SW CC unveils way forward at commander's call

At the first commander's call of 2014, Col. John Shaw, 21st Space Wing commander, presented the new wing mission, vision, priorities and objectives to those in the audience at the auditorium here and to 21st SW geographically separated units around the world via the internet. He also discussed many

Program scheduled honoring civil rights leader King

The 21st Space Wing will host its annual commemorative service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from 11 a.m.-noon Jan. 22 at the Peterson chapel. The annual theme is "Remember, Celebrate, Act - Dr. King's Dream for Our World." The program will feature poetry, historical narratives and music.

Air Force program grows experienced contracting officers

Paving a road, cutting the grass, empting trash bins or merely having new carpet installed on base would not be possible if someone didn't coordinate a contract for those services.The Air Force Civilian Service contract specialists are the ones that make it all happen and with the help of the COPPER

Boost your resilience

Resilience is the ability to withstand, recover and grow in the face of stressors and changing demands. Resiliency is a skill that can be learned and sharpened with practice. Building flexible strength is a hallmark of resilience and necessary for recovering peak performance after stressful

Security forces offers firearms rules reminder

After a loaded weapon was recently found on base, it is imperative everyone understand the rules and regulations for the transport, storage and carrying of privately owned firearms on the installation. Though federal and state laws may authorize many freedoms with regard to firearms, the possession

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21st CES Airmen awarded for CMAFS flood response

September rains brought a 500-year flood to Colorado Springs and in its wake left several thousand cubic yards of earth and debris and tons of rock at the front door of Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station.Nine Airmen from the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron were recognized for their efforts clearing

21st Space Wing Airman, warrior laid to rest

Capt. David Lyon, 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron director of operations, who was killed in action while deployed to Afghanistan, was laid to rest at the U.S. Air Force Academy cemetery Jan 8, surrounded by his family and friends.The Air Force Academy graduate was killed two days after Christmas