Scholarship winners named

21st Space Wing: Best in space

The 21st Space Wing recently received the 2013 General Thomas S. Moorman, Jr. Award for Air Force Space Command's Best Operational Wing. The award was one of four awards won by the wing in recent months."This award is a testament to our entire incredible team -- active duty, Reserve, Guard, civilian

AFSPC cuts ribbon for new network operations center

Gen. William Shelton, Air Force Space Command commander, officially opened the new 561st Network Operations Squadron's renovated operations center April 28 here. As part of the larger Air Force Information Network, the 561st NOS is one of three squadrons of its type in the Air Force, all belonging

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Airman found guilty at general court-martial

On April 25, a panel of officers convicted Staff Sgt. Mark Evans, 821st Security Forces Squadron stationed at Thule Air Base, Greenland, of forcible rape and assault consummated by a battery of a German national at a general court-martial here. Evans was charged with the forcible rape of the German

Thule Air Base continues Operation Boxtop support

At the northernmost permanently inhabited place on earth, approximately 508 miles from the North Pole, more than 60 personnel conduct signals intelligence at Canadian Forces Station Alert, and its detachment stations.By nature of their austere geographical location and with limited access during the

Peterson AFB hosts 2014 Armed Forces Community Run

Peterson AFB will host the fifth-annual Armed Forces Community Run at 8 a.m. May 10 here.The event is open to the general public and includes a 5k and 10k run throughout the base. Runners are required to register online, at one of the three locations listed below or on the day of the race. Be sure

High Frontier Honor Guard represents very best in military tradition

Posting of the colors is a time-honored military tradition used to mark and designate an official event or ceremony, and the High Frontier Honor Guard ensures it is done correctly and with professionalism.At full staffing, the honor guard consists of about 15 members. These Airmen typically operate

Security forces Airmen participate in tactical training

Tactical training including weapons proficiency and suspect apprehension was on the agenda recently for a 21st Security Forces Squadron Airman. First Lt. Anthony Loden, 21st SFS weapons and tactics officer, was one of the many members Air Force-wide to participate in the specialized weapons and

Peterson celebrates Month of the Military Child

April was designated the Month of the Military Child by Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger in 1986, recognizing the contribution the military child makes as their parent or parents serve in the armed forces.Military children may face several obstacles growing up including frequent moves,