6th SWS reins in March Gold Knight

The 6th Space Warning Squadron Operations Training Section was named the March Gold Knight recipient. The team was challenged by a no-notice 14th Air Force Limited Standardization Evaluation Team inspection and hit a home run. The 6th SWS operations training section's "products and programs are

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Security forces enhances situational awareness with Arctic command, control innovation

Airmen at Thule Air Base are adopting a new land mobile radio system, enhancing their communications capabilities.Known as Terrestrial-Trunked Radio, or TETRA for short, this LMR system's employment will result in enhanced situational awareness, removal of a redundant command and control node,

High blood pressure can cause stroke

Did you know that one in every three U.S. adults has suffered from high blood pressure, a major risk factor for stroke? And, stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States.Those facts came straight from the American Stroke Association and the National Heart, Lung and Blood

21st SW civilian marks 50 years of service

While many employees are counting down days, months or years until retirement, one member of Team Beale from the 7th Space Warning Squadron has no plans of hanging it up despite 50 years of federal service. Chet Burress, a ground radar systems analyst, was recognized for five decades of federal

Air Force raises $2.3 million for CFC, takes top honors

On behalf of Air Force personnel around the globe, Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley accepted five of the top Combined Federal Campaign awards May 2 at a ceremony in the Pentagon."This year, Airmen pledged over $2.3 million," said Donley. "Over half of our workforce participated, with an

Tree-rific trees

Planting a tree is a gift you give to your children and grandchildren, and Peterson Air Force Base has left many gifts for future generations. In a ceremony outside the R.P. Lee Youth Center April 26, Peterson AFB was presented the Tree City U.S.A. award for the 18th consecutive year by Andy

Wing Airmen recognized as AFSPC Outstanding Airman of the Year

Two of the 21st Space Wing's Airmen have been recognized as the best of the best in Air Force Space Command. Senior Airman Nicholas Hurt, 721st Security Forces Squadron, was named AFSPC Outstanding Airman of the Year in the airman category, and Capt. Kirk Greene, 21st Mission Support Group executive

Using restricted airfares

Department of Defense travelers frequently ask why they can't use low airfares that they find on Internet travel sites. DOD policy requires tickets for official travel be purchased through the contracted commercial travel office. However, the truth is, under the right circumstances they can purchase

Keep kids safe this summer

Spring is here and summer is fast approaching. Parents are putting away their children's jackets and gloves and getting out their skateboards and bikes. But before you do, ensure you are doing so in the most safe and legal way possible. There are rules and regulations base residents must adhere to