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  • Courtesy Photo: Buckle B Productions

    From boots to barre

    A dimly lit theater begins to fill up as spectators trickle in with a program in one hand and a drink in the other. The only light comes from that which is shining onto the stage. Behind the stage is Brittany Hill tuning out the noise of the growing crowd, with earbuds gracefully playing the music of the ballet. The movements dance through her mind
  • Major Richard Bottinelli, 90th Force Support Squadron operations officer, swims at the Aquatic Center pool at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., July 17, 2019. Bottinelli trained for months to compete in a bodybuilding competition in Orlando, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Sokolov)

    Hard Flex

    Standing in front of the mirror, arms up flexing and camera flashing, a little voice asks, “Dad, why are you taking pictures of yourself?”“I am going to compete; I’m going to do a competition to show my muscles,” said Maj. Richard Bottinelli, to his five year old.The journey to a bodybuilding competition was filled with potholes and mountains to
  • When a stay-at-home parent is mentioned, it’s easy to imagine a mom manning the home front, armed with snacks and cleaning supplies, ready to fight off germs, clutter and toddler chaos. This misconception can be especially abundant in military families where many may think of the man being the one in uniform. Fortunately, it’s 2019 and a myriad of antiquated ideas about how a family should look are fading away. One particular family going against the stereotype is the Barrandeys.

    Anything Moms Can Do, Dads Can Too

    When a stay-at-home parent is mentioned, it’s easy to imagine a mom manning the home front, armed with snacks and cleaning supplies, ready to fight off germs, clutter and toddler chaos. This misconception can be especially abundant in military families where many may think of the man being the one in uniform. Fortunately, it’s 2019 and a myriad of antiquated ideas about how a family should look are fading away. One particular family going against the stereotype is the Barrandeys.
  • Captain Timothy Marriner, 90th Security Support Squadron operations officer, shoots an M18 during training June 18, 2019, at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. Marriner’s character and innovation while working in 90th SSPTS has earned him a nomination for the Alison Award. The U.S. Air Force Academy Falcon Foundation established the award in honor of Maj. Gen. John R. Alison, a decorated World War II and Korean War veteran, also known as the father of Air Force Special Operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abbigayle Williams)

    Capt. Marriner receives nomination for Alison Award

    The U.S. Air Force Academy Falcon Foundation established the Alison Award in honor of Maj. Gen. John R. Alison, a decorated World War II and Korean War veteran, also known as the father of Air Force Special Operations. The award was established to recognize commissioned officers who exemplify the Air Force by demonstrating outstanding character and
  • Nineteen years and about 6, 000 miles ago, a 9-yr old girl and her mother, speaking only French and broken English, fled a small village in Liberia, in the midst of a tumultuous civil war and trekked to the United States. With no documents, not even a birth certificate, the two left behind a life of sleeping in mud huts and getting their water from rivers in pursuit of something better, in a place they considered closer to heaven…America.

    Coming to America: Refugee becomes Airman

    Nineteen years and about 6, 000 miles ago, a 9-yr old girl and her mother, speaking only French and broken English, fled a small village in Liberia, in the midst of a tumultuous civil war and trekked to the United States. With no documents, not even a birth certificate, the two left behind a life of sleeping in mud huts and getting their water from rivers in pursuit of something better, in a place they considered closer to heaven…America.
  • The all-female alert crew prepares to trip out to the missile field for the third year at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Missile Complex, March 25, 2018. For 24 hours across 20th Air Force, women held the key to air power by having all-female missile alert crews for the third year at all facilities. The purpose of the all-female alert was to recognize female history and to honor the first female to pull alert on the Minuteman III ICBM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbigayle Wagner)

    She Served: In honor of Women’s History Month

    Since July 8, 1948 women across the United States have answered their Nation’s call and sworn to defend this country with their life. They have all raised their right hand to be Airmen in the U.S. Air Force and all military branches.Some of the women that paved the way for the current generation are:Esther Blake was the first woman ever to enlist
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    Power beyond measure: making the choice to make a difference

    “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” – Marianne Williamson   Messages of inadequacy and crushing statistics that show high rates of crime and homelessness can often prevent foster youth from reaching their full potential.   1 Lt. Dominique Raemsch-Sawyer, 90 Security Forces
  • Tech. Sgt. Darrin Tullis, 890th Missile Security Forces Squadron Echo flight chief, shows off his 890 excellence patch Feb. 13, 2019, at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. The patch is awarded to Airmen who practice the core value, excellence in all we do, by shooting expert on the M9 and M4, have at least a 90 on the Air Force Physical Fitness Test, a passing score on the Marine Combat Fitness Test, completed their CCAF and are green on all standards. Additionally, noncommissioned officers must be exceptionally well qualified in their duty position. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abbigayle Williams)

    Strength through discipline to achieve excellence

    Coach Grant Taylor once said, “Negotiate with your body to find more strength.” –Facing the Giants The Air Force is not asking anyone to do a 100-yard death crawl with a 160-pound man on their back. What the Air Force has asked is for excellence in all we do, even if it’s just to the 20-yard line. “Core Values help those who join us to understand
  • The 90th Missile Maintenance Squadron Hardened Intersite Cable System table sits in the HICS workshop where the Airmen train and prepare equipment for daily operations Jan. 31, 2019, at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. The 90th MMXS HICS team is responsible for the primary communication system used in the missile field and shop is divided into two subsections; the cables affairs team and HICS maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Abbigayle Williams)

    It's a HICS of a system

    The Airmen at the 90th Missile Maintenance Squadron Hardened Intersite Cable System shop are among the most important at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., because they are responsible for the primary communication system used in the missile field.The HICS network connects launch control centers to launch facilities to provide the primary
  • Major David Lycan, 890th Missile Security Forces Squadron commander, defends his title as reigning champion in the 890 Ammo Can Challenge during the 890th MSFS Assumption of Command April 9, 2018, at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. The goal of the two-minute challenge is to do as many overhead presses with a 30-pound ammo can, within the time limit. in 2018 the 890 Ammo Can Challenge was created at F.E. Warren AFB to increase fitness levels ad spark a sense of competition within Airmen.

    Competitors needed: 890th Ammo Can Challenge

    Do you have what it takes to beat Maj. Lycan at the 890th Ammo Can Challenge? In 2018 the 890 Ammo Can Challenge was created at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., to increase fitness levels and spark a sense of competition within 890th Missile Security Forces Squadron Airmen. The two-minute challenge is one-on-one with the reigning champion. The
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