Reasons for changes in gym hours

As of Nov. 2, the hours for Independence Hall changed from 24 hours to 4 a.m. - 11 p.m.The change was driven by three factors: safety, budgeting and manning.For safety reasons, the Air Force requires all fitness centers to be staffed with two trained individuals. Those individuals are required to

Conserve energy: Save now or pay later

The Air Force has developed a facility energy strategy that includes four major action pillars. These pillars include: improve current infrastructure; improve future infrastructure; expand renewable energy; and manage costs. According to DoD and presidential directives, all federal facilities,

Armed Forces Day

Thanksgiving message to AFSPC team

This Thanksgiving, Marj and I offer our heartfelt appreciation for your dedication in maintaining the security of our great nation -- we have much to be thankful for. We ask that you keep our extended Air Force family and those Airmen who are deployed around the world spending the holiday away from

Rise of the Cyber Wingman: 10 principles Airmen must know

Every day, malicious code, worms, botnets and hooks attack Air Force computers hardware, software and the Internet. They infiltrate classified information and compromise national security. In response, the Air Force is stepping up its mission to defend cyberspace.Cyberspace adversaries attack

Save the date: Retiree appreciation day

A retiree appreciation day event takes place Nov. 21 in the Warren Medical Clinic from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event includes speakers from TriWest and Delta Dental, and provides various information booths from support agencies around the base.

Air Force Global Strike Command leaders release command's mission, vision

Air Force Global Strike Command officials gathered to zero-in on the organization's course, as well as review and discuss guidance from national leaders regarding the creation, stand-up and objectives for the command Oct. 15 through 17 near the National Military Park in Vicksburg, Miss. Facilitating

Airman earns DoD firefighter of the year

It takes a special kind of person to become a firefighter. These people are a breed of selfless protectors who put their lives at risk every day for the sake of others. People trust and rely on firefighters and for good reason. Whether there's a fire, a flood or someone in need of medical attention,

SECAF accepts painting encapsulating 50 years of ICBM history

 The 50th ICBM anniversary commemoration and symposium events concluded at the base theater here Oct. 9 with the presentation of an original piece of artwork to Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley. Capt. Warren Neary, Twentieth Air Force, composed a painting "capturing the first generation of

ICBM force commemorates half century of national security

The commanders of Air Force Space Command, Air Force Global Strike Command and Twentieth Air Force discussed the past, present and future of nuclear deterrence during the 50th anniversary of the ICBM commemoration here Oct. 8. Gen. C. Robert Kehler, AFSPC commander; Lt. Gen. Frank Klotz, AFGSC