Captain wins national 'Women in Aerospace Achievement Award'

A program manager here has been named a co-winner of the national-level "Women in Aerospace Achievement Award."Capt. Amanda Zuber, a Space-Based Infrared System Field Program Manager with the 45th Launch Support Squadron, will receive her award in the nation's capital Nov. 1."This is a big award and

WANTED: Adrenaline Junkies

As far as extreme sports go, adventure racing is beginning to gain notoriety. Some people have heard of this relatively new sport, but what is it all about and what kind of athlete do you need to be to complete one of these grueling races?Maj. Dave Ashley, 5th Space Launch Squadron Director of

Programs promote resilient civilian workforce

The 45th Space Wing is providing DoD civilian employees with resources to help them remain resilient during an upcoming workforce reduction.The Air Force instituted a 90-day hiring freeze in August and is offering Voluntary Separation Incentive and Voluntary Early Retirement Authority as the result

Communications civilians save Wingman in coma

Civilian members of the 45th Space Communications Squadron are credited with saving the life of a co-worker who was found in a diabetic coma at his home.Joe Joscak, 45 SCS Chief of Client Services and Mike Knight's supervisor, realized Knight didn't show up to work and was unreachable by phone on

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Tie a Purple Ribbon: Support Domestic Violence Awareness

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.Family Advocacy is promoting Tie a Purple Ribbon on your vehicle to Support Domestic Violence Awareness.So one may ask, what exactly is domestic violence? Domestic Violence is a cycle of behavior used to gain control, power, and intimidation over a spouse

Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclaimed

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) evolved from the "Day of Unity" in October  1981 conceived by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.The intent was to connect advocates across the nation who were working to end violence  against women and their children.The Day of Unity soon

Beloved Bettye retires with 63 years of federal service

Bettye Krieter began federal service in 1948 working for the Veterans Administration, became one of the first to serve in the Women in the Air Force (WAF), was activated during the Korean War, and has since worked for the Air Force around the world.In 1969, she began working at Patrick AFB. From

AFSO21 Chief: Proactive process improves any organization

Improvement opportunities and the need to reduce waste are all around us.Every organization, no matter how efficient, can benefit from improvement efforts and Air  Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century, said Nick Sooy, Chief, 45th Space Wing AFSO21.Mr. Sooy emphasizes the importance of

Airmen help law enforcement save stabbing victim from sinking car

At the 920th Rescue Wing, the main mission is right there in the title.While the wing's primary focus is combat search and rescue, not every rescue involves combat, searching, or even pararescuemen. In fact, one of the most recent rescues was simply three noble Airmen bravely doing the right