11 Jan 2016

I am SCHRIEVER: For the love of the game

When Lortavius Smith leaped for an interception during a flag football game, it wasn't just another play. He also served notice to his unit and Schriever about his athletic talent."The way he landed, it took him a second to get up," said Master Sgt. Zachary Parish, 50th Security Forces Squadron first sergeant. "I made the joke, 'if you didn't jump

11 Jan 2016

START team visits Vandenberg

Vandenberg Air Force Base was recently visited by Russian inspectors who completed an on-site verification in compliance with the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty requirements.This treaty replaced the original START, which was in place from 1994 to 2009, and is now called the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. The new treaty started in

6 Jan 2016

AADD has your back

Driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the most destructive things a person can do for their Air Force career, not to mention the extreme repercussions it can have on complete strangers.With this in mind, Airmen Against Drunk Driving was born to prevent life destroying mistakes that can easily happen when a person operates a vehicle after

14 Dec 2015

I am SCHRIEVER: Eight-second ride

Fur and dirt.That was all Tommy Taylor remembered. His first bull riding experience consisted of falling off numerous times. And yet, no matter how many times he hit the ground, he always got back up and rode again."I just fell in love with it," said Taylor, a first lieutenant at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado.Taylor grew up watching

11 Dec 2015

Launch legacy: 58 years of liftoff

Dec. 16 will mark the anniversary of the very first launch from Vandenberg, when a Thor Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, nicknamed "Tune Up", departed Launch Facility 75-1-1, in 1958.Demonstrating operational capability, the successful test was conducted only a year after the base was activated -- and ignited a launch legacy spanning more than

11 Dec 2015

WWII veteran returns to Scott for grandson's promotion

A grandfather can be a very influential person in a young boy's life.For Master Sgt. Michael Tucker, Cyber Support Squadron NCOIC of Cyber Operation Requirements, his grandfather was the reason he decided to join the Air Force.Master Sgt. Tucker's grandfather, Robert Tucker Sr., told him many stories about his WWII military experiences. Those

10 Dec 2015

Twins reunite aboard USS Roosevelt's Tiger Cruise

It's often difficult to tell twins apart. They do everything together and are inseparable, but that's not the case with my twin and I. We're very different.First of all, we're brother and sister - fraternal twins. We don't even look like siblings, much less twins. After high school, I went to college and he joined the work force, but we both

9 Dec 2015

30th Contracting Squadron acquisitions space superiority

The Air Force maintains many different installations around the world, with many different operations. These installations are all comprised of various individuals working together to achieve mission success.At VAFB a primary mission is achieving successful polar-orbital launches - which are often essential to upholding U.S. dominance in space and

9 Dec 2015

Defenders save the day

What should have been a routine start to the work day, turned into a lifesaving event at Patrick Air Force Base's South Gate entrance Dec. 8, 2015. Gearing up for rush hour traffic for Security Force Defenders is hectic to say the least, but is also a time when vigilance is most critical. Senior Airman Carmen Bigas, of the 45th Security Forces

2 Dec 2015

Dietary supplements: not always what's advertised

Taking dietary supplements to augment one's diet has become fairly common. Bodybuilders ingest massive amounts of protein powder to aid in muscle growth, and there are a slew of dietary aids available for weight loss.Regardless of the intended purpose, companies selling dietary supplements don't always have to prove what ingredients are actually in