• What is a dining-out?

    Every year, military bases host traditional, formal events in the form of balls, award ceremonies and dinners. Many of the traditions and events can trace their customs and procedures to the early days of the military.The dining-in is one of those traditions that date back to ancient times. Though

  • Fostering the future for Task Force 214

    Twentieth Air Force and Task Force 214 tend to be mentioned together, as in many ways they are two sides of the same coin. However, there are distinctions. To ensure both missions are accomplished to the level of excellence expected from the U.S. military, there needs to be qualified and motivated

  • Meet the 582nd Helicopter Group commander

    The first Air Force helicopter group, the 582nd, recently stood up, and who better to take the lead than someone from the UH-1N community.Col. David Smith, who's last duty position was the program manager for the UH-1N Huey at the Pentagon, was selected to take the reins."It was very humbling

  • Marijuana use in the military

    There have been many changes in state law recently regarding the regulation of marijuana use. Some states, including Colorado, have legalized recreational use of marijuana for individuals age 21 and older. Other states have opened up use for medical purposes only. The evolution of marijuana

  • Artist leaves lasting legacy

    A veteran of 24 years and an artist who captured Warren in his pen and ink drawings passed away March 11, 2015.This veteran was stationed and retired at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. Maj. Dean Purves worked as a combat crew commander in the 321st Missile Squadron back in the early 1970's and

  • 53rd anniversary of Atlas launch rekindles nuclear past

    Fifty-three years ago, March 23, 1962, was the first time a president witnessed the nation's nuclear defense capability. The launch of an unarmed Atlas 134D intercontinental ballistic missile displayed the reliability of the strategic deterrent for many leaders to view.President John F. Kennedy

  • Warren decentralizes heating

    The 90th Civil Engineer Squadron and a local contractor have been working together to decentralize the heating on base since June 2013, and the work is coming to a close this summer."The boilers in the central heating plant were operating at 83 percent measured efficiency, and it was estimated that

  • Warren's wingman

    To keep Airmen, their families and the community safe, the 90th Missile Wing created a new wingman, The Mighty Ninety Safe Ride Program.The program was created Jan. 20, 2014. Since then, volunteers within the wing have provided 275 rides to their fellow Airmen in the Warren community."This program

  • Taking initiative for the ICBM mission

    Effective communication is essential to the success of any military organization, and that effective communication must be present at all layers. This also applies to Airmen who are part of Air Force Global Strike Command.Missileers, from the 90th, 91st and 341st missile wings, rely heavily on

  • Armorers support mission by equipping defenders

    The 90th Security Forces Group Airmen protect and defend the base every day. They operate as the guards manning the front gate, patrol the base and secure the missile field. But before they can accomplish any of their tasks, each defender must gear up at the 90th SFG armory, located in the basement