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  • 2nd Quarter award winners announced

    Leadership from the 310th Space Wing announced Aug. 10 the wing's Second Quarter award winners for 2015. In rank category, they are:AirmanSenior Airman Jill Davis9th Space Operations SquadronNoncommissioned OfficerTechnical Sgt. John Burbach380th Space Control SquadronSenior Noncommissioned

  • Team Black Jack takes command of newest GPS satellite

    The 50th Space Wing's 2nd and 19th Space Operations Squadrons accepted command and control of the tenth Global Positioning System Block IIF satellite here July 24. The Space and Missile Systems Center's GPS Directorate, located at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, remained in control of the

  • Schriever Airmen volunteer in support of adventure camp

    About a dozen Airmen and family members volunteered for the day at Knights of Heroes newly purchased ranch on the backside of Pike's Peak on June 27, 2105. The Airmen, from the Air Force Reserve's 7th Space Operations Squadron and active duty's 3rd Space Experimentation Squadron, were helping the

  • AF revolutionizes study material delivery for FY16

    Airmen studying for career development and promotion opportunities will begin to receive study materials solely online by Oct. 1, 2017.Electronic delivery of Career Development Course volumes and Weighted Airman Promotion System study references have been in place for several years with a majority

  • City Council proclaims GPS Day

    Colorado Springs City Council members Larry Bagley and Andy Pico presented a proclamation declaring July 17, 2015 GPS Day during a ceremony at the headquarters building of Schriever Air Force Base July 15."Whereas the GPS master control station is operated by the 50th Space Wing's 2nd Space

  • AF Reservists Support GPS Launch

    Launch. Companies launch new products. Agencies launch ad campaigns. Celebrities attend launch parties for their autobiographies following the success of television shows. Companies don't want to just introduce new products or start an ad campaign. They need to make it more exciting for themselves

  • Reservists support Colorado Rockies Military Appreciation Game

    Military members from Buckley Air Force Base, including several Air Force Reservists from the 8th Space Warning Squadron, sing the national anthem before the Colorado Rockies game July 11, 2015.  The Airmen were part of the Rockies Military Appreciation Day game at Coors Field, Denver, Colorado. 

  • 10th AF commander visits 310th Space Wing

    Maj. Gen. Richard Scobee, 10th Air Force commander, visited the 310th Space Wing on June 29.  During his visit, he toured 310th SW units, observed satellite operations, and was given an update on the upcoming mission support group move.

  • Global Positioning System: A generation of service to the world

    Twenty years ago, the United States Air Force announced the Global Positioning System had achieved Full Operational Capability. As of July 17, 1995, a total of 24 satellites were on orbit, providing global 24-hour coverage. In the two-decades since, GPS has been woven into nearly every aspect of

  • Mobile kiosk available at fitness center

    Schriever Air Force Base squadron physical training leaders will have another option to add to their workout regimens in the form of a mobile fitness kiosk recently acquired by the fitness center.The kiosk, which offers instructor-led classes similar to the permanent kiosk currently in the aerobics