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  • Employee Assistance Program: Helping civilians cope at work

    The Air Force Space Command Employee Assistance Program is a voluntary, confidential program that helps employees, including management work through various life challenges that may adversely affect job performance, health and personal well-being. It exists to optimize the 21st Space Wing’s success

  • Not a pilot, but still flying

    Fact sheets on the U.S. Air Force web site show several fighter aircraft capable of flying more than 1,000 mph. NASA notes that rockets fly about twice that speed and, according to Air Force Space Command data, satellites cruise around the globe at about 17,000 mph.

  • The Phiz Biz: Sun Exposure - Good or Bad?

    Get outside and spend some time in the sun! In addition to being fun, time in the outdoors can do some really positive things for your health. Some of the benefits of sunshine include boosting your mood, calibrating your circadian rhythm and providing your body with a much-needed dose of vitamin D.

  • 7 Ways to Get Smart About TRICARE

    When you need information about your TRICARE health care benefits, turn to TRICARE.mil. In addition to this website, there are a number of resources to help you learn about your coverage and important health issues.. Take a look at seven ways to get smart about TRICARE: Handbooks, Guides and

  • Gen. Hyten visits Thule Air Base

    Gen. John Hyten, U.S. Strategic Command commander, meets Airman Brittany Smith, 821st Security Forces Squadron, during an all call at the Top of the World Club, July 17, 2017, at Thule Air Base, Greenland. Hyten and his wife, Laura, visited with Airmen during a visit to Thule AB at an all call and

  • Welcome Col. Moore

    Col. Todd Moore assumed command of the 21st Space Wing during a change of command ceremony July 11, 2017, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Col. Doug Schiess relinquished command after two years as commander.

  • 821st Air Base Group gets new commander

    Airmen from the 821st Air Base Group stand in formation and attend the 821st ABG change of command, June 29, 2017, at Thule Air Base, Greenland. The 821st ABG operates and maintains the air base in support of missile warning, space surveillance, and satellite command and control operations and