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  • Staff Sgt. Justin Morrison, 90th Civil Engineer Squadron Pavements and Equipment, smooth’s out concrete poured outside the Chadwell Dining Facility on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Nov. 10, 2015. The concrete replaced gravel that pedestrians often kicked into the roads, posing wear and tear issues for the road. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Wiese)

    Civil Engineering projects: from beginning to end

    Whether in an office building or on the road, the work of the 90th Civil Engineer Squadron is highly visible.Yet most people probably know very little about how the work actually gets done, who plans the projects and how they are funded. Rodney Trees, 90th CES base-side engineering chief, provided a bit of insight into the CE process."Either our
  • The First Sergeants Council made 125 Thanksgiving baskets Nov. 20, 2015, inside the Chapel Activity Center on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., for Airmen selected by the first sergeants around base. After making the baskets, the first sergeants delivered them to the Airmen while they worked. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Valle)

    FSC delivers Thanksgiving baskets to Airmen

    The First Sergeants Council gathered in the Chapel Activity Center to put together Thanksgiving baskets for Airmen Nov. 20, 2015. Each basket was donated to Airmen on base that may need a little help this holiday season."Each squadron's leadership nominated Airmen to receive a basket," said Master Sgt. Robert Wilson, 90th Logistics Readiness
  • Retired Tech. Sgt. Timothy Staples and Retired Master Sgt. Chad Colgate work together to replace a fuel pump on Colgate’s truck Nov. 13, 2015, in the Auto Skills Shop on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. The Auto Skills Shop provides access for Airmen, retirees and their families to use lifts and tools to work on vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Valle)

    Airmen have more hours to get their hands dirty

    The 90th Force Support Squadron's Auto Skills Shop recently changed its hours of operation and is now open Thursdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m."We wanted to give more opportunities for people to use the shop and the equipment," said Greg Winters, 90th FSS Auto Skills Shop mechanic.The shop is open to Airmen, retirees and their families.
  • Imani Stewart, 9, and her mother Aletra Stewart, talk during their workout in the Freedom Hall Fitness Center’s Parent Youth Fitness Area, Oct. 28, 2015, on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. Both parent and child must participate in a brief training session to use the equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Malcolm Mayfield)

    Fitness center focuses on families

    To ensure Airmen have the ability to keep themselves fit, Freedom Hall offers a variety of programs, the newest in the set is the Parent Youth Fitness Area.The fitness center opened the new fitness area in October and it is open to everyone with fitness center access."We are improving the quality of life for Airmen by allowing them to have their
  • Whitney Barber, 8, daughter of Staff Sgt. Katherine Tedrow, 90th Missile Wing Protocol, works with Tara Firos, Extended Child Care provider, to finish a puzzle Oct. 29, 2015, in Firos’s home on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. Firos is one of eight child care providers in the Family and Extended Child Care programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Malcolm Mayfield)

    After hours childcare

    The unique mission of the 90th Missile Wing leads to varying work schedules for the Airmen who fulfill the mission. Many are tasked with trips out to the base's missile complex at late hours of the night or even for a full 24 hours, which for some, can lead to challenges as parents.The Extended Child Care Program offered by the 90th Force Support
  • Airmen play a game of pool while others play ping pong Oct. 28, 2015 in the Higher Grounds Airmen Ministry Center, Bldg. 248, on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. The center aims to create a local community for Airmen to go to and relax each night during the week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Valle)

    Higher Grounds builds community for Airmen

    The Higher Grounds Airmen Ministry Center is open Mondays thru Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m. for Airmen to get hang out and relax. "The purpose of the Airmen Ministry Center is broken into four categories: to create an authentic community, foster spiritual and character development, leadership development and service to others," said Chaplain (Capt.)
  • Nicolas Sisco, 90th Missile Maintenance Squadron Electrical Maintenance Team technician, runs past defensemen from Fort Carson, Colo., during a flag football game Oct. 17, 2015, at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. The Warren team came in second in the tournament, falling to the undefeated team from Fort Carson, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Valle)

    Warren places 2nd at regional flag football tournament

    A team of Mighty Ninety Airmen traveled to the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., to compete in the Rocky Mountain Flag Football Championship tournament Oct. 17. Five teams from different bases in northern Colorado and Cheyenne came to compete for the title of the 2015 Rocky Mountain champions.The Warren team fought hard through four games before
  • Travis Penfold, M1 Support Services aircraft mechanic for the 37th Helicopter Squadron , shrink wraps a protective casing on a starter generator’s wires Oct. 2, 2015, in the 37th HS hangar on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. The work is part of “phase maintenance,” which is scheduled upkeep for UH-1N “Huey” Bell Helicopters performed after a certain number of flight hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Wiese)

    Aircraft mechanics keep Hueys flying

    Basic maintenance like oil changes, tire rotation and checking tire pressure can go a long way to avoid being stranded on the side of the road. However, breakdowns still happen to even the most regularly maintained car.Now imagine a breakdown hundreds of feet in the air."It's not like you can pull over at a cloud and hop out and take a look," said
  • Tech. Sgt. Curnita Brisby, First-Term Airman Center NCO in charge, participates in a run. Brisby has competed in dozens of 5Ks and 10Ks since her enlistment in the military and has recently completed the Air Force Marathon. (Courtesy photo)

    Warren Airmen run for AFGSC

    Every year thousands of people gather at the National Museum of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, for the annual Air Force Marathon. Two of those runners traveled from Warren and represent the base and Air Force Global Strike Command.1st Lt. Brian Norton, 319th Missile Combat Crew commander, and Tech. Sgt. Curnita Brisby, First-Term Airman
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    Suicide Prevention Month: How one person can make a difference

    Thoughts of suicide are not necessarily something people explicitly announce to the world, which means loved ones often have no idea that their friend or family member is contemplating it. But there are signs and risk factors, and while somebody might think they can't make a difference by themselves, that's wrong. Experts say that's sometimes all
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