13 Jun 2017

338th TRS ‘flips’ the classroom

What did the last classroom you sat in look like? Probably a few rows or a U-shape of student desks, with an instructor podium and white board at the front? Oh, and how about that curriculum? Regimented, PowerPoint or bulleted list-style torture . . . Maybe even with a Charlie Brown-esque droning instructor?Luckily for students in the 338th

22 May 2017

A life of service: Air Force colonel's journey

As a child, Col. Robyn Slade, 50th Space Wing senior individual mobilization augmentee to the commander, never imagined she would make the U.S. Air Force her life-long career.

18 Apr 2017

AFSCN: Linking with space

When SpaceX launched a satellite into space with a once-used booster rocket March 30 from Cape Canaveral, Florida, 2nd Lt. Gregory Allen was tucked more than 1,800 miles away at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, monitoring the event through the Air Force Satellite Control Network.

17 Apr 2017

Detachment 1 provides vital connection capabilities

Far north – so far the northern lights are south – is Detachment 1 of the 23rd Space Operations Squadron, a remote unit nearly situated on top of the world in the ice fields of Thule Air Base, Greenland.

5 Apr 2017

Coming full circle

“I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for my mentors,” she said. “Your job ethic gets you a long way in life, and how hard you work is going to get you a long way, but having people guide you is essential.” Gillilan’s career mentorship began before enlistment as her father steered her towards an Air Force career. Even though he retired from the Army, he knew the Air Force would be a better decision for her. “He guided me to the world’s greatest Air Force,” Gillilan said.

15 Mar 2017

Following the same trajectory

The pair sat at the coffee house table and a casual observer might quickly conclude they were lifelong friends. The reality is, though they met less than two years ago, their lives have been following nearly identical paths since that day. And that’s perfectly fine with them.“We came in at the exact same time,” they said simultaneously.Second Lts.

15 Mar 2017

I am SCHRIEVER: Heroes among us

“I survived,” Danne Smith said, deadpanned. “That was my greatest achievement from my Vietnam days.” While it may be hard to argue with that point, Smith’s war record says he did more than just survive -- much more. “For heroism while engaged in aerial flight … gallantry of an exceptional nature … bravely landed aircraft in the midst of fierce fighting … heroic actions in keeping with the highest traditions of military service,” are just snippets of one of Smith’s Air Medals.

27 Feb 2017

Schriever Airman’s service highlights diversity

By joining the military, Capt. Charday Caminero’s outlook on diversity expanded through her years of service and helped cement her appreciation of its benefits. Today, her service embodies Air Force diversity.

24 Feb 2017

Education, perseverance key to overcoming barriers

Growing up in rent controlled housing, receiving food stamps and constantly worrying about bills being paid was a way of life for Nercresainne White.

13 Oct 2016

691st COS defends new domain

War used to be fought solely with tanks and airplanes, but in an age of technology, some would argue the keyboard is mightier than the sword.