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

21st SW fallen Airman returns home

Capt. David I. Lyon, 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron, returned home for the final time Jan. 6.Lyon was part of the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron and was killed in action Dec. 27 when the enemy attacked his convoy in Afghanistan. Lyon was working with Combined Joint Special Operations Task

Memorial honoring fallen Airman unveiled

Airman 1st Class Matthew Seidler, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, was honored by more than 150 attendees from the 21st Space Wing, his family and EOD members from the area at a dedication ceremony Jan. 5. During the ceremony, as the wind chill reached -1 degree

SnoFest an adventure in excellence

World-class snow. Outdoor adventures. Lots of laughs and good times. Great company. All are part of the winter wonderland that is SnoFest!SnoFest! is an annual event hosted by Colorado front range military bases and installations at Keystone Resort, providing participants with world-class skiing and

Willpower: A muscle that needs exercised

Self-control, cravings and resisting the urge to have one more donut from the table in your office -- it all comes down to willpower and understanding why we do the things we do."Willpower" is a new educational -- and entertaining -- class offered by the 21st Aerospace Medicine Squadron to help

Red Cross honors local military with thank you banner

The words "Thank You" can be powerful in almost any situation. Combine them with the words "for your service and sacrifice" and they take on a whole new level of impact. On Dec. 18, members of the Red Cross Service to Armed Forces program presented a large banner with those words inscribed on it to