Physician assistants bandage shortage at clinic

Patients seeking treatment for a sore throat or fever may have noticed the challenge in getting an appointment at the clinic. "We've had a couple of our providers deployed. We've also lost some contract providers and it's made us short with our provider manning," said Maj. Michelle Montgomery,

MPS implements new ID card appointment system

To better serve its customers and combat long wait times, the 21st Force Support Squadron's military personnel section is now making ID card and Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System appointments through a web-based appointment system.The online system is meant to alleviate long wait times

23rd PRS makes donation to Pete museum

Cavalier Air Force Station: Instant to Watchful Instant

For 35 years, Cavalier Air Force Station has led the way in the fields of missile warning and space surveillance, with its powerful Perimeter Acquisition Radar Characterization System, or PARCS.The PARCS radar is the most powerful of five missile warning and space surveillance radars operated by the

Team exercises Gold Knight award

The Gold Knight recipient for December is the diverse Fitness Center emergency response team, who leapt into action, aiding a patron suffering a heart attack at the fitness center.Six members, including fitness center staff, patrons and the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Response Team,

6th SWS Airman selected for BTZ

SecAF visits Colorado Springs, highlights budget priorities

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley received a warm welcome from the local community here Jan. 27 during remarks at the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce to approximately 40 local community, military and business leaders. Donley said his trip to Colorado Springs provided a chance to visit

21st Space Wing sprints through short exercise

Altitude adjustment reinstated for fitness assessment

Acclimating to the altitude in Colorado Springs can take several months, but even after the acclimation period fitness assessment scores can still suffer. Effective Jan. 1, Airmen taking a fitness assessment will have an altitude adjustment added to their run or walk time. "It applies to any of the

Innovation key to improving efficiencies

 Sharing a runway has resulted in an innovative relationship between the 21st Space Wing, the 302nd Airlift Wing, a 21st SW mission partner, and the Colorado Springs airport.According to Tech. Sgt. Amanda Callahan, 21st Space Wing Public Affairs NCO in charge, the wing and the airport had an