Chiefs dominate Eagles in softball match

Register, vote, make a difference

History has shown a single vote can determine what policy will get approved or who will win an election; one vote can also determine an elected official's fate, as well as the fate of the populace they lead.The right to vote is a freedom all service members and their families are dedicated to

CFC: Get your give on

No one ever plans to have an emergency or need assistance from charities. However, the Waldo Canyon fire this summer taught Colorado residents tragedies can happen any time and traditionally, service members are benevolent in nature and will always support those who need it. It's time again to look

POW/MIA 24-hour run

POW/MIA retreat ceremony

DOD announces Absentee Voting Week dates

Federal Voting Assistance Program officials have declared the week of Sept. 27 to Oct. 4 as Absentee Voting Week to ensure service members and their families are aware of upcoming voting absentee deadlines before the Nov. 6 general election.Absentee Voting Week follows Armed Forces Voters Week (also

721st firefighters extinguish Gold Knight competition

A group of firefighters from the 721st Civil Engineer Squadron are the latest Gold Knight award recipients.The Waldo Canyon fire initial attack crew was assigned to the Cedar Heights neighborhood, where they protected structures by constructing fire lines and battling the blaze. The group helped

Planning, preparation key to fire safety

When fire strikes in arid conditions, a home could be engulfed in smoke and flames in just a few minutes, possibly trapping whoever or whatever might be inside. That is why the Peterson fire department is going to be out in full force during the Annual Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6 -13 teaming up with

721st Airmen protect CMAFS, surrounding community during Waldo Canyon fire

 At about noon June 23, the Waldo Canyon Fire erupted near Manitou Springs. The fire affected El Paso and Teller counties, including Colorado Springs, Cascade, Chipita Park, Green Mountain Falls, Crystola, Manitou Springs and the U.S. Air Force Academy. The fire caused the evacuation of 32,000

Heed this warning: re-enlist, extend before MilPDS upgrade

In case Airmen haven't heard the news yet, they should take note now: the Military Personnel Data System will be going offline in December until Jan. 15. Regular Air Force Airmen who are eligible to re-enlist or extend their current enlistment in December and early January 2013 are encouraged to