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Oct. 28, 2019
Air Force releases criteria for new Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal

The new medal, established by then-Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, is part of a continuing effort to recognize U.S. Air Force military members in a non-deployed status who directly participated in a Department of Defense combat operation from a remote location.
Oct. 21, 2019
Air Force formalizes officer developmental categories, effective March O-5 board

Air Force officials reconfigured the single Line of the Air Force category, enhancing the officer talent management system and enabling tailored and agile development.
Oct. 16, 2019
Senate confirms Barrett to be Air Force secretary

The 85 to 7 vote makes Barbara Barrett the third consecutive woman confirmed to lead the Air Force and its 685,000 total force Airmen. Barrett replaces Heather Wilson who resigned in May. Undersecretary Matthew Donovan served as acting secretary in the interim.
Sept. 20, 2018
Look. Listen. Learn. It’s Fire Prevention Week!

As Fire Prevention Week approaches, the Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station Fire Department encourages residents to “Look. Listen. Learn.” Today’s home fires burn faster than ever. In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm
Sept. 12, 2018
CMAFS holds 9/11 memorial ceremony

CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN AIR FORCE STATION, Colo. – Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station personnel pay tribute to the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001 during a memorial ceremony Sept. 11, 2018. The 9/11 memorial incorporated a beam from the World Trade Center and is one of five beams donated to Colorado Springs
Sept. 5, 2018
Boosting morale one pancake at a time

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Master Sgt. Scott Lauer, 21st Force Support Squadron first sergeant, delivers a full pancake breakfast to hungry Airmen at the Chapel, Aug. 30, 2018, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. First Sergeants from around the base came together to prepare, cook and
Sept. 5, 2018
Thrift Savings Plan: Finance experts give guidance at Peterson AFB

After retiring from military or civilian service, you may be wondering where you will be getting your income. To help both civilians and service members plan ahead for retirement, the Thrift Savings Plan, a government-sponsored retirement and savings investment plan, is available for civilians and
Sept. 5, 2018
Counter-trafficking in persons

Human trafficking is present throughout the United States and is far more prevalent in Colorado than one might think. During the first seven months of 2017, 40 people in Colorado faced charges for sexual exploitation of minors including pimping of a child for sexual exploitation, pandering of a
Aug. 4, 2017
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
July 21, 2017
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.