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  • Air Force returns enlisted high year of tenure to standards

    Air Force manpower and personnel officials here announced Jan. 27 a return of enlisted high year of tenure limits to their pre-2003 levels."We've considered returning HYT limits to their normal levels for several years. Now that our Air Force end strength is stabilizing, it is an appropriate time to

  • Academy chapel to add outdoor circle to worship areas

    The Air Force Academy chapel will add a worship area for followers of Earth-centered religions during a dedication ceremony, which is tentatively scheduled to be held at the circle March 10.The circle, located atop the hill overlooking the Cadet Chapel and Visitor Center, will be the latest addition

  • Air Force officials select Space Command for encroachment initiative

    The assistant secretary of the Air Force for installations, environment and logistics, together with the Air Force civil engineer, has selected Air Force Space Command to be the demonstration command for the Air Force's Enterprise-Wide Encroachment Management Initiative.Two Air Force Space Command

  • CPTS overcomes first round loss to win 3-on-3 hoops title

    When members of the 460th Comptroller Squadron go to work, it's all about the numbers. Putting in work on the hardwood and snagging two of the last three trophies in the quarterly 3-on-3 basketball tournament makes CPTS the team to beat.The number crunchers racked up the clanks in the first round

  • Buckley completes ESOHCAMP

    Air Force Space Command officials conducted an Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment and Management Program assessment on Buckley Air Force Base from Nov. 16-20, 2009. The ESOHCAMP takes the approach of helping Team Buckley find and correct problems that could cause or

  • Viewpoint: Unprofessional Relationships

    The responsibility of "doing what's right even when no one is looking" lies with each and every one of us. Are you up for the challenge? Consider this scenario: suppose you have been involved in a serious relationship with another Air Force member for two years. You are both in the same career field

  • Get tough: Boxing burns a body good

    The idea of getting in a 24 ft. by 24 ft. boxing ring may prove daunting too most, but not to Staff Sgt. Joshua Hinton, Air Reserve Personnel Center's Directorate of Communications and Information knowledge operations manager.The Miguel Cotto fan had always been curious about the sport. The extra

  • Wing commander offers "State of the Base"

    Col. Clint Crosier, 460th Space Wing commander, recently briefed local community leaders on the state of Buckley Air Force Base. The commander started the briefing by explaining the 460th Space Wing's role with both missile defense and the upkeep and security of Buckley.Col. Crosier also talked

  • Guardian Challenge season begins

    Every two years Air Force Space Command hosts Guardian Challenge, the premier space and cyberspace competition in the world."I'm excited about Guardian Challenge this year," said Gen. C. Robert Kehler, AFSPC commander. "The GC season is a prime opportunity for the best of the best in Air Force Space