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  • Second Lt. Zachary Warlick, 50th Space Communications Squadron senior watch officer, right, accomplishes his in-processing requirements with finance while Airman 1st Class Vlada Iakovenko, 50th Comptroller Squadron financial operations technician, left, guides him through the process at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, June 22, 2020. After earning his U.S. Space Force commission from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, Warlick is the first member of the USSF to be assigned to Schriever. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Lovelace)

    Schriever welcomes its first U.S. Space Force service member

    Second Lt. Zachary Warlick, 50th Space Communications Squadron senior watch officer, right, accomplishes his in-processing requirements with finance while Airman 1st Class Vlada Iakovenko, 50th Comptroller Squadron financial operations technician, left, guides him through the process at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, June 22, 2020. After
  • After two months of prevention protocols and restricted access for COVID-19, base leaders are beginning to remove restrictions in a measured, reasoned approach. Recovery does not mean the risks of COVID-19 are gone. Personnel should continue to practice good hygiene and wear cloth face masks when six feet of physical distance can’t be maintained. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman Amanda Lovelace)

    Schriever to take initial steps toward normalcy

    After two months of prevention protocols and restricted access, Schriever leaders are looking to phase in a removal of restrictions in a safe, secure manner.
  • 21st Space Wing commander, addresses attendees at the second annual Front Range Tribal Relations meeting in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 25, 2018

    Air Force, tribes come together for tribal relations meeting

    To continue building on existing relationships, Native American tribes and the U.S. military, the second annual Front Range Tribal Relations meeting was held in Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 23 - 27, 2018.
  • Vice President Mike Pence, sends a payload command to a Global Positioning System satellite at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo., Friday, June 22, 2017. The command is part of the care and feeding 50th Space Wing space professionals provide on a daily basis to ensure Global Positioning System satellites remain the world's premiere space-based position, navigation and timing system. The Vice President was on base for a space orientation in support of the administration's relaunch of the National Space Council. (U.S. Air Force photo/Christopher DeWitt)

    Vice President visits Schriever for day with space

    Vice President Mike Pence made history by being the first vice president to send a payload command to a Global Positioning System satellite, Friday, June 23, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado.
  • Col. DeAnna Burt, 50th Space Wing commander, welcomes Maj. Stephen Cash to command during the 50th Somptroller Squadron change of command cerremony at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Friday, June 2, 2017. Cash assumed command from Maj. Latoya Smith. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Dennis Rogers)

    50 CPTS changes command

    Col. DeAnna Burt, 50th Space Wing commander, welcomes Maj. Stephen Cash to command during the 50th Comptroller Squadron change of command cerremony at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Friday, June 2, 2017. Cash assumed command from Maj. Latoya Smith. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Dennis Rogers)
  • Col. DeAnna Burt, 50th Space Wing commander, celebrates with the Quarterly award-winners during the First Quarter's Award Breakfast at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Fiday, April 21, 2017. Award winners are selected each quarter based on different categories, such as civilian supervisor, Airman and field grade officer.

    50 SW announces 1st 2017 awards

    Col. DeAnna Burt, 50th Space Wing commander, celebrates with the Quarterly award-winners during the First Quarter's Award Breakfast at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Fiday, April 21, 2017. Award winners are selected each quarter based on different categories, such as civilian supervisor, Airman and field grade officer.
  • Col. DeAnna Burt, 50th Space Wing commander, Col. Matthew Skeen, National Reconnaissance Office Director of Space Launch, Betty Sapp, NRO Director, Gary Lund, NRO Management Services and Operations facility project manager, and Lt. Col. Bryan Dutcher, NRO Operations Squadron commander take part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the NOPS Annex March 21, 2017 at Schriever Air Force Base. More than 75 Airmen, civilians, military and community leaders witnessed the unveiling of the 19,985 square foot facility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Christopher DeWitt)

    NRO opens new facility

    SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – National Reconnaissance Office Operations Squadron held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of their new building March 21.

  • History Quiz – week of March 30

    This week’s question: This pilot had 8 MiG victories in the Korean War. In 1953 he was assigned to the 50th Fighter-Bomber Wing, 81st Fighter-Bomber Squadron, and played a primary role in moving the wing’s F-86 aircraft to Hahn AB, Germany. Later he led the 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron in combat operations in Vietnam. He was shot down in his F-105D Thunderchief and spent seven years as a prisoner of war. He is one of only four airmen to receive multiple awards of the Air Force Cross.
  • The 50th Space Wing Inspector General office earned the Howard W. Leaf Inspector General Award and the Maj. Gen. Junius W. Jones IG Award for an outstanding commander’s inspection program March 9, 2017, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. The 50 SW IG office serves more than 8,100 people, 16 major tenants and 10 geographically separated units. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Arielle Vasquez)

    IG office earns command awards

    The 50th Space Wing Inspector General office recently brought home two Air Force Space Command awards.
  • Flight for Life responds to a simulated incident at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Saturday, March 11, 2017, as a part of Opinicus Vista 17-1 exercise. The exercise evaluated the installation’s readiness. (Courtesy photo)

    Schriever concludes OV 17-1

    Team Schriever responded to simulated scenarios March 10 – 16, 2017, as part of an installation exercise, Opinicus Vista 17-1. Led by the 50th Space Wing Inspector General office, the exercise tested the wing’s ability to respond to threats as well as transferring to backup locations.
  • Airmen attend an Initial Qualification Training orientation at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, March 2, 2017. As part of the construct, the responsibility for weapon system qualification training transferred from Air Education and Training Command to 50th Space Wing, with the 50th Operations Support Squadron leading the effort. (U.S. Air Force photo/Christopher DeWitt)

    50th OSS continues to improve future space operator courses

    The world of space is constantly expanding and changing, making it crucial for space operations Airmen to have the most current information as they work in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment.
  • Col. DeAnna Burt, 50th Space Wing commander, receives the Gen. Jerome F. O'Malley Distinguished Space Leadership Award from Lance P. Sijan Chapter president, Kristen Christy, (right) and Gen. O’Malley’s daughter, Sharon O’Malley-Burg, during an Air Force Ball in Colorado Springs, Colo., Friday Feb. 25, 2017. The award is given to those who demonstrate outstanding leadership in ‘delivering space capabilities to support national objectives and integrating space effects into combat operations.’ (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Arielle Vasquez)

    50 SW commander earns O’Malley award

    Col. DeAnna Burt, 50th Space Wing commander, received the Gen. Jerome F. O'Malley Distinguished Space Leadership Award during the Air Force Ball at The Broadmoor, Friday.
  • 50th Space Wing members view items retrieved from an opened time capsule during a ceremony at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Monday, Jan. 30, 2017. The Wing opened one capsule that was sealed for 15 years before interring another, which is scheduled to be opened in 2049, the 100th anniversary of the unit's formation. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Dennis Rogers)

    50 SW opens time capsule

    The 50th Space Wing celebrated the 25th anniversary of its assignment to Schriever with a time capsule ceremony in the atrium of Building 210 Monday. “Fifteen years ago today, our predecessors buried a time capsule at the northwest corner of the building with instructions that it be opened today,” said Randy Saunders, 50 SW historian. “That day, 15

  • History Quiz – week of Feb. 2

    Last week’s question and answer: On Jan. 30, 2017, the 50th Space Wing celebrated its 25th anniversary at Schriever Air Force Base. Previously, the wing inactivated at Hahn Air Base, Germany, on what date? The wing inactivated Sept. 30, 1991. It was redesignated from the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing to the 50th Space Wing Jan. 1, 1992, and activated
  • Wayne Hansen, Army and Air Force Exchange Service general manager, Joe Rogers, Dunkin’ Donuts regional director, George Hart, Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owner, Thea Wasche, 50th Force Support Squadron deputy commander, and Lt. Col. Merrell Mobley, 50 FSS commander, cut a ribbon during the Grand Opening of Schriever’s Dunkin’ Donuts in the Building 210 Atrium at Schriever Air Force Base, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017. The opening was a combined effort between 50 FSS, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Dunkin’ Donuts franchise representatives, and 50th Civil Engineer Squadron team members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dennis Rogers)

    Schriever celebrates Dunkin’ Donuts opening

    Team Schriever members gathered to witness the grand opening of Schriever’s first Dunkin’ Donuts in the Building 210 Atrium Tuesday.
  • Gen. David L. Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, speaks with Schriever Airmen during his visit at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016. Airmen from a multitude of squadrons gathered for discussion with Goldfein. (U.S. Air Force photo/Christopher DeWitt)

    CSAF visits Schriever

    Gen. David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, visited with Airmen from the 50th Space Wing at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 20.  During his visit, Goldfein thanked personnel for their sacrifices throughout the year and holiday season.  
  • Capt. Allison Swaney, assistant Operations Flight commander, explains the 22nd Space Operations Squadron heritage to Chaplain (Col.) Kelvin Gardner, Air Force Space Command chaplain, Senior Master Sgt. Carteralynn Ford, AFSPC Major Command functional manager, and the 50th Space Wing Chapel team at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. During the visit, the chaplain leaders strengthened relations with the Chapel team and reaffirmed the mission and vision of the Chaplain Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Darren Domingo)

    AFSPC chaplain visits Schriever

    Capt. Allison Swaney, assistant Operations Flight commander, explains the 22nd Space Operations Squadron heritage to Chaplain (Col.) Kelvin Gardner, Air Force Space Command chaplain, Senior Master Sgt. Carteralynn Ford, AFSPC Major Command functional manager, and the 50th Space Wing Chapel team at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Wednesday, Dec.
  • Jackson Rosenfeldt shares his Christmas wishes with Santa and Mrs. Claus during the 2016 Candy Land Children’s Holiday Fest at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016. The free Santa experience saved families trips into town to meet Santa. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Darren Domingo)

    Festival shares holiday cheer

    Waves of Schriever families and personnel found a winter wonderland waiting for them here Dec. 3 during the 2016 Candy Land Children’s Holiday Fest.The 50th Force Support Squadron held the free event at the base fitness center, drawing crowds to play games, win prizes, eat lunch, see live reindeer, and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, a favorite among
  • Students render a salute to the veterans during the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Ellicott, Colorado, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016. Nearly every student in the district has a family member who has served, or is currently serving, in the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Dennis Rogers)

    Ellicott honors veterans

    The Ellicott community honored its veterans, including those from Schriever Air Force Base, during a Veterans Day assembly at Ellicott High School Thursday.“I’m so proud and excited to see all the veterans here as we celebrate this holiday,” said Dr. Patrick Cullen, Ellicott School District superintendent. “Thank you veterans.”The veterans ranged
  • The 50th Space Wing hosts the annual Diversity Day event Aug. 26, 2016, at the indoor running track on Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

    Diversity Day showcases variety of cultures

    Diversity Day encourages Team Schriever members to learn about and embrace the various cultures represented by the base’s population. This year’s event will be held 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Aug. 26, at the indoor running track and will feature food, demonstrations and presentations from more than 10 cultures. A sampling from some of those cultures
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