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  • Lt. Gen. David J. Buck, commander, 14th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic) and Joint Functional Component Command for Space, welcomes Col. Jennifer Grant to her new post as 50th Space Wing commander during the wing's change of command ceremony Friday, June 30, 2017 at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. Grant returns to command at Schriever as she previously commanded the 2nd Space Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dennis Rogers)

    Wing welcomes ‘home’ new leader

    The 50th Space Wing welcomed new leadership during a change-of-command ceremony held here June 30 at 8:30 a.m.
  • Randy Saunders, 50th Space Wing historian, autographs a copy of his book, “Schriever Air Force Base: A History in Pictures,” one of the many he signed for his coworkers and friends at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Thursday, April 20, 2017. The book-signing and give-away was especially important for Saunders because his retirement ceremony would take place in the exact same location the next day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Arielle Vasquez)

    50 SW Historian authors book on Schriever

    Randy Saunders, 50th Space Wing historian, authored a book, “Schriever Air Force Base: A History in Pictures,” a book he autographed and gifted to dozens for his coworkers and friends at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Thursday, April 20, 2017.

  • History Quiz – week of March 23

    SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Last week’s question and answer:On March 1, 1950, the 50th Space Wing (previously 50th Fighter Wing) underwent its first of four redesignations.  What was the wing’s new name?  The wing was redesignated from 50th Fighter Wing to 50th Fighter-Interceptor Wing.  This week’s question: On March 22, 1994, the first

  • Base Bulletin – week of Dec. 29

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  • History Quiz - week of Dec. 29

    On December 30, 1981, the wing received its first F-16A Fighting Falcon, delivered to which squadron?
  • 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.  
  • 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
  • The 50th Force Support Squadron’s Slide the City event at Schriever advanced the 50th Space Wing’s priority of investing in a culture of exceptional service and community for team Schriever and their families by bringing Schriever together for a unique recreational activity. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brian Hagberg)

    Slide the City returns to Schriever

    More than 370 participants slipped, slid and tubed down a 500-foot slip-and-slide as the 50th Force Support Squadron brought Slide the City back to Schriever for a second straight year Friday.This year, the slide was set up on a hill behind the fitness center, giving participants a closer experience to the slide brought to Colorado Springs Aug.
  • 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)

    ‘Not everybody’s related to the mob’

    The days of Al Capone and Lucky Luciano may be well past, but that doesn’t mean Italian-Americans aren’t still living in their shadow. “I’m from New Jersey and Italian and that’s the first question, ‘Do you have any mob ties,’” said Capt. Kelly Caggiano, Commander’s Action Group chief. “Not everybody’s related to the mob. There are a lot of
  • Family members celebrate after reaching the peak of a hike in the Keystone Resort at Keystone, Colorado, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016. The 50th Space Wing Chapel Office sponsored the retreat to give families a chance to focus on bonding. (Courtesy photo)

    Retreat teaches goal setting, family communication

    The 50th Space Wing Chapel office saw six months of planning come to fruition as 19 Schriever families attended a family retreat at the Keystone Resort in Keystone, Colorado, Aug. 12-14 for a weekend full of family bonding.“We run and do so much that sometimes we don’t think about ourselves, and sometimes we even feel guilty for thinking about
  • Jonathan Holden, 50th Space Wing, shoots the game-winning lay-up during a basketball game as part of the Tri-Wing Sports Day at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Friday, Aug. 5, 2016. Holden’s shot gave the 50th Space Wing a 2-0 record and first-place finish in the basketball competition for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brian Hagberg)

    50 SW brings home Tri-Wing trophy

    After all seven Tri-Wing Sports Day events were finished, the 50th Space Wing (Schriever Air Force Base) and 460th Space Wing (Buckley Air Force Base) were tied with 310 total points each. The tiebreaker went to the winner of the final event, tug-o-war, where the 50 SW went 2-0 to win the overall event title here Friday.The potential for severe
  • New Schriever Specialist for the Primary Prevention of Violence, Dr. Ken Robinson, is eager to tackle his new role and help Team Schriever members develop healthy, positive relationships. In his role as SPPV, Robinson is responsible for implementing and leading personal violence prevention programs, including taking over as manager of the Green Dot program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brian Hagberg)

    Prevention specialist comes to Schriever

    Nearly three decades of military service, many of them as a member of the chaplain corps, has given Dr. Ken Robinson a passion for helping military families develop strong, healthy relationships. He believes it’s this passion that will help him thrive in his new role as Schriever’s Specialist for the Primary Prevention of Violence. “I’ve come here
  • Zach Owen, 3rd Space Experimentation Squadron, flashes a three for 3 SES while biking during the 12th annual duathlon at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Friday, June 17, 2016. Owen finished first overall in the event with a time of 1:00:44. (U.S. Air Force photo/Christopher DeWitt)

    Owen, Conkling win 12th annual duathlon

    In July 2015, the 3rd Space Experimentation Squadron held a 5K on the base trails in support of Zach Owen’s fight against melanoma to express their confidence in his ability to beat the disease.Less than a year later, Owen was back out on those trails proving he not only beat the disease, but that he was back and better than ever as he won the 12th
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