9/11, the high price of freedom

Freedom comes at a high price, and Americans were reminded of the cost of freedom 11 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001. A remembrance and retreat ceremony was held Sept. 11 at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station to honor the 2,977 people from 93 nations who were killed in the terrorist attacks in 2001 and

Airmen urged to reenlist, extend before MilPDS upgrade

Air Force officials are urging Regular Air Force Airmen who are eligible to reenlist or extend their current enlistment in December and early Jan. 2013 to complete these personnel actions through the myPers website and their base military personnel sections or force support squadrons by Nov. 15 to

Keeping Airmen mentally fit to fight

Everyone has stress in their lives, whether it's from work, family or otherwise, and everyone has different ways to manage that stress. The way someone copes with stress can be an indicator of mental fitness. Unfortunately, many people worry about their mental health only after there are problems

Keep 'things' from happening

We frequently measure success in the Air Force, and oftentimes life in general, by numbers. We look at measurable statistics, like numbers and dollars, to determine how well we did. Earlier this year, former fifth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Robert Gaylor visited Peterson Air Force Base. As a

TRICARE Prime fees changing

It's that time of year again. TRICARE Prime billing statements have gone out in the West Region. This year, enrollees will be seeing some new numbers in their statements. The individual and family annual enrollment fee rates are increasing. Are my fees changing?Yes, the fees are changing for most

Agencies coordinate for quick response during base exercise

Knights from the 21st Space Wing kept busy Aug. 26-30 during the most recent Condor Crest emergency response exercise. Bill Edwards, 21st SW Exercise Evaluation Team chief, said one of the biggest complaints he hears about exercises is not playing them to the end so all agencies can practice their

Polar Bear plunge

Volunteers recognized for Waldo Canyon fire recovery

New travel policy means 72-hour auto cancellation

Beginning Oct. 1, any authorization that includes air travel must be approved 72 hours in advance of the trip start date to avoid airline reservation cancellation. This is due to the new policy being instituted by the airlines under the Fiscal Year 13 GSA City Pair Program contract.Under the new

Why do we do that?

The Arctic Defenders at Thule AB are dominating the high ground with innovative ways to reduce risk, secure resources and save taxpayer dollars. New ideas garnered from professional reading and operational experiences are driving factors for our innovation. Through this approach, the Arctic