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  • Congress passes bill reopening federal government

    President Barack Obama signed legislation late yesterday night bringing federal employees back to work after Congress finally resolved the budget logjam which led to a 16-day shutdown.Senate leaders championed bipartisan legislation to reopen the government and remove the threat of government

  • September, October promotions for 310th Space Wing members announced

    Members of the 310th Space Wing were recently promoted for the months of September and October. In rank category, they are:Senior AirmanBryson Covington, 310th Aeromedical Dental FlightSamuel Seton, 7th Space Operations SquadronTechnical SergeantThomas Hastings, 379th Space Range SquadronMaster

  • CFC suspended as shutdown continues

    As a result of the government shutdown, the Department of Defense has indefinitely suspended the Combined Federal Campaign.The campaign was slated to start its official solicitation period Sept. 1 and run through Dec. 15.According to a memorandum released Oct. 9, CFC campaign activities are not

  • Winter's closing fast, time to prepare for adverse road conditions

    Turning leaves, diminishing sunlight and cooling temperatures are signaling the end of summer here in Colorado. The 50th Space Wing Safety Office suggests now is the time to begin thinking about winter driving conditions.The Pikes Peak region regularly receives its first bout of snow during the

  • Air Force releases furlough-related pay information

    The following furlough-related questions and answers were released by Air Force officials Oct. 8 to aid service civilians with processing time and attendance. This information was coordinated with manpower and personnel, financial management, and general counsel office experts.Q. What status do the

  • Most Air Force civilians return to work

    In accordance with a memo Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel released Oct. 5, the Air Force recalled most of the nearly 104,000 Air Force civilian Airmen placed on emergency furlough due to government shutdown. However, a significant number will not yet be able to return.In his memo, Hagel stated that

  • DAC commissioning program packages due by Nov. 20

    Enlisted reservists seeking a commission as a second lieutenant in the 310th Space Wing now have their chance, but the window is closing.Wing officials announced via e-mail Sept. 9 members wishing to be considered for the Deserving Airman Commissioning Program, or "DACP," should submit their package

  • 2nd Quarter award winners for 2013 announced

    Leadership from the 310th Space Wing announced Sept. 24 the wing's the Second Quarter award winners for 2013. In rank category, they are:AirmanSenior Airman Ivy WellsDetachment 1, 8th Space Warning SquadronNoncommissioned Officer Staff Sgt. Erik Smalley9th Space Operations SquadronSenior

  • Peterson's east gate hours to change Oct. 1

    As a result of sequestration and civilian manning cuts in the 21st Security Forces Squadron, Peterson Air Force Base's east gate hours will change starting Oct. 1. "Due to sequestration, we have had to make difficult decisions on the best use of our resources, including this decision to change the

  • Program gives Airman opportunity to attend Academy

    Each summer at the Academy, a new group of basic cadets march in formation for nearly eight miles from the Terrazzo to Jacks Valley.There, for nearly two weeks, they endure rigorous training and learn to survive and operate as a team in a field environment. For most cadets, this represents their