31 Aug 2006

Space 101 forum emphasizes space, missile capabilities

About 25 civilian distinguished visitors taking part in Guardian Challenge 2006 were officially indoctrinated in space Wednesday when Brig. Gen. Don Alston, Air Force Space Command director of air and space operations, presented a 'Space 101' briefing here.General Alston described the country's capabilities in space in an easily digestible format

25 Aug 2006

Retired NCO lobbies for Bronze Star plate

A retired Air Force NCO who authored a bill for Colorado to issue Bronze Star license plates to medal holders saw Gov. Bill Owens sign it in Denver June 5.The other half of the battle seems to be getting the word out.The Bronze Star Medal is the fourth highest award an individual can receive for bravery, heroism or meritorious service. There are

25 Aug 2006

Ready ... set ... go safely on field day

It's that time of year again. The 21st Space Wing Sports Day is around the corner and offers plenty of opportunities for fun, but also injury if you do not think about safety first.Whether you plan to swim, play soccer, flag football, golf or play combat dominoes, following proven injury prevention techniques offered by the National Institutes of

25 Aug 2006

Reserve CE team lends helping hand in Hawaii

When the 302nd Civil Engineer Squadron, an Air Force Reserve unit from Peterson, performs its annual tour, its members will do whatever it takes to get the job done. That means lending a hand in areas which are not necessarily their specialties. Need siding installed? Call the readiness guy.Need a roof put on? Call the electrician. It's part of the

25 Aug 2006

Air Force stands up first network warfare wing

Air Force officials stood up the first network warfare wing here Friday to better support the mission to "deliver sovereign options for the defense of the United States of America and its global interests - to fly and fight in Air, Space and Cyberspace."The 67th Network Warfare Wing, formerly the 67th Information Operations Wing, will oversee the

25 Aug 2006

AFSPC officer accepts O'Malley award at warfare symposium

The chief of Cheyenne Mountain Operations Center Weather Operations received the General Jerome F. O'Malley Distinguished Space Leadership Award for 2006 during a presentation ceremony at the Lance P. Sijan, Chapter 125 of Air Force Association, Space Warfare Symposium here June 28.Nearly 400 people rose to their feet to applaud 2nd Lt. Randall