5 Apr 2016

I am SCHRIEVER: From cop to chef

People who are skilled in multiple areas of expertise are often referred to as a "jack of all trades." For the 4th Space Operations Squadron, the resident jack of all trades is Erik Straus."If you don't know where to go to get something done or how to do something, you should probably come and ask me," said Straus. "I've been associated with 4

23 Mar 2016

50 SW highlights Women's History Month

March is an ideal time to pause, reflect on all of the women in our lives and recognize their contributions. March is Women's History Month, and this year's theme is "Working to form a more perfect union: Honoring women in public service and government."To celebrate, the 50th Space Wing would like to highlight some of the women who help accomplish

10 Mar 2016

Male athlete of the year: Capt. D. Brent Bundy

For the third year in a row, Capt. D. Brent Bundy, 17th Test Squadron Detachment 4 director of operations, was nominated as the male athlete of the year by the 30th Force Support Squadron sports and fitness center.The award recognizes outstanding achievement and noteworthy athletic accomplishments occurring at the local, regional, state or Air

9 Mar 2016

I am SCHRIEVER: Wrestling saved me from myself

After moving from project housing to a higher income city when he was 9 years old, Morris Thomas, 50th Space Wing Safety Office staff sergeant, started a new school and was thrown into a world of discrimination and prejudice."I was made fun of a lot for either being poor or being black," said Thomas. "I was told I 'didn't belong there'; I 'looked

1 Mar 2016

From Jets to Space Stations

Astronaut and Air Force Colonel Terry Virts spoke with Air Force Space Command Public Affairs on a recent visit to Peterson Air Force Base February 24.Virts most recently served as the commander of Expedition 43 on the International Space Station. Prior to becoming an astronaut, Virts attended the United States Air Force Academy and began his Air

26 Feb 2016

Weather balloons and rocket science

For every launch from Vandenberg, monitoring the weather is paramount to a safe, successful mission. Sometimes, despite seemingly optimal conditions, the upper atmosphere or weather further downrange may be less than cooperative.The weather flight follows a set of rules as well as specific guidance from each launch customer, who may have different

4 Feb 2016

Newest Air Force Reservist sworn in by SMC commander

On a sunny January afternoon, Jennie Ines was standing outside the Gordon Conference Center, waiting patiently for someone to exit. Specifically, she was waiting for Lt. Gen. Samuel Greaves, commander of the Space and Missile Systems Center and Air Force program executive officer for space, to ask him a question that would normally be out of range

3 Feb 2016

I am SCHRIEVER: Civilian hero

Imagine sitting at your desk, it's a day just like any other day. Suddenly you see a man darting in and out of traffic. You wonder what he's doing and fear that he may get hit by a car when you see the police officer hot on his heels.The officer catches the man in your office parking lot and a struggle ensues. You can see the officer is having a

21 Jan 2016

The war brought home: veterans and spouses fight together

When troops return home from a combat zone, for some, the fight isn't over. According to the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Foundation of America, one in three troops returning from combat will be diagnosed with PTSD. Many have difficulty understanding and processing the experiences of combat, leading to a number of different issues.Spouses are on

15 Jan 2016

Highway to space

Every launch presents a new set of challenges that require months of preparation to overcome.The 2nd Range Operations Squadron ensures that every mission has been fully vetted and the 'highway to space' they maintain is clear and ready to go."The big picture for the 30th Space Wing is to provide assured access to space," said 2nd Lt. Ryan Yeager, 2