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  • Officials release new selective reenlistment bonus list

    Pentagon officials recently released the latest selective reenlistment bonus list, effective Sept. 15, containing 88 Air Force specialties. The new program includes a $93 million budget increase - almost triple the current program. This will allow for greater distribution of bonuses across Air Force

  • New TRICARE Prime fee payment process

    TRICARE rules are expected to change regarding how your TRICARE Prime enrollment fees are paid. As early as 2010, Prime beneficiaries will need to begin making their enrollment fee payments via electronic means. However, not everyone pays enrollment fees, so note whether this applies to you: - You

  • 380th BS re-activated for space duty

    Peterson welcomed its newest unit Sept. 6 as the 380th Bombardment Squadron (Medium) unfurled its colors as the 380th Space Control Squadron at WestPac Restorations in Colorado Springs. At the ceremony, Col. (ret.) William Bower, a Doolittle Raider and the last commander of the 310th Bomb Group in

  • SECAF Donley, General Schwartz send birthday message

    In a joint Letter to Airmen, the acting secretary of the Air Force and the Air Force chief of staff present the 61st Air Force birthday message for all Airmen. "On Sept. 18, 1947, our nation established the United States Air Force, signifying the commitment of the American people to leverage the

  • The Origins of 'Iron Mike'

    The 21st Space Wing's mascot, Iron Mike, is a well-known figure to most Knights. It's not as well known, however, where Iron Mike came from. Iron Mike was created in 1966 by the 317th Fighter Interceptor Squadron at Elmendorf AFB in Alaska. The squadron, assigned to the 21st Composite Wing - a

  • NORTHCOM takes down civil engineers in intramural football opener

    Northcom began the 2008 intramural flag football season with a convincing 32-6 victory over the 21st Civil Engineers. But that wasn't even the story that makes this year's edition of Northcom football notable. The victory gave Northcom as many victories now as it had all last year when the team won

  • 21st SW part of long Air Force lineage

    From France to Iwo Jima, from the Soviet threat to cyber warfare, the 21st Space Wing has enjoyed a long and storied Air Force career. Though the 21st SW has only been in existence since 1992, the lineage of the unit dates back to World War II, before a separate United States Air Force was even

  • Tragic accident gave base its name

    In the summer of 1942, Colorado Springs Army Air Base was a busy place. The base was under construction, having been activated the previous May. At the same time, a photographic reconnaissance training center was organizing and training new reconnaissance squadrons for combat duty overseas. These

 

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