Tag: air guard
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Flight future: Foundation connects youth with aviation
Nonprofit News is a monthly Gazette publication featuring stories submitted by nonprofit organizations and individuals in the Pikes Peak region. Submit content and events for consideration to nonprofitnews@gazettedev.gazette.com. The Aviation Education Foundation of Colorado, Inc. (AEFCO) makes dreams of flight come true for local youth, including 10 students who became private pilots in the last…
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Fountain Valley sisters overcome obstacles to excel in equestrian, track
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Ben Garland slipped out of his football uniform and donned his camouflage fatigues Wednesday for his swearing-in as a member of the Colorado Air National Guard in a ceremony outside the Denver Broncos headquarters. He’s now a public affairs officer whose civilian job is playing defensive tackle. Garland, a 24-year-old from Grand…
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Jennings pitches 2-hitter in win
“Today you step into a different world,” President Barack Obama told this year’s Air Force Academy graduates, paying tribute to their dedication and hard work before shaking the hand of every new 2nd lieutenant. “You are part of the finest, most capable military the world has ever known. No other nation even comes close,” Obama…
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When opportunity knocks
DAYTON, Ohio — An Ohio native has become the first female four-star general in the Air Force. Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger received her fourth star Tuesday at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton. She was promoted to oversee the Air Force Materiel Command. The command develops and maintains Air Force aircraft and weapons programs. Wolfenbarger previously…
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SONGS OF RESPECT
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – Two Air Force officers qualified for primary and alternate positions on the U.S. Olympic team for the 2012 Summer Games in London July 27. Capt. Seth Kelsey, 310th Force Support Squadron supply officer from Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., is competing in individual men’s epee fencing and Capt. Justin…
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Kent Denver leads 4A state golf
Little changes to the PT test can make a big difference in your career. That’s the message to take away from the new physical training guidance, with modifications that took effect June 25. The revisions are subtle — they lack the major shock of the revamped PT test introduced two years ago that changed all…
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Francis’ variety keeps St. Louis off balance
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo., July 2, 2012 – In what officials describe as “a prudent measure,” all military C-130 aircraft equipped with the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System have been placed on operational hold after one of the aircraft crashed yesterday. A MAFFS-equipped C-130 from the North Carolina Air National Guard’s 145th Airlift Wing…
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Cook’s strong outing keeps Rockies rolling
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Base emergency responders continue to support wildfire efforts in Colorado Springs and at the United States Air Force Academy today.Peterson AFB and Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station are contributing 11 firefighters, three fire trucks and one bulldozer to USAFA and the Colorado Springs Fire Department.Base officials have assembled more…
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Goaltender keeps Ducks in line
Many members of Team Pete have requested volunteer and donation information to help members of the community affected by the Waldo Canyon fires.”The out-pouring of selflessness from our community, both inside the gate and in the Colorado Springs area, is overwhelming,” said Col. Chris Crawford, the 21st Space Wing commander. “At this point, volunteerism throughout…
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Goaltender keeps Ducks in line
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – As local, state and federal agencies work together to fight the Waldo Canyon wildfires, members of the 21st Space Wing continue to provide behind-the-scenes support to those agencies, the community at large and military members throughout the Front Range.Part of this support is in the form of the 21st…