Warrant Officer Danne Smith, U.S. Army UH-1H helicopter
Warrant Officer Danne Smith, U.S. Army UH-1H helicopter pilot, pilots his aircraft in the skies of Vietnam in the early 1970s. The war veteran, now a programmer for the 50th Space Wing Civil Engineer Squadron, ... More
TRIRIGA to replace outdated CES legacy system
Contractors test the new civil engineering information technology system, TRIRIGA, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Jan. 12, 2018. The system will replace the 1980s legacy system previously used, and will... More
Sgt. Darrell Harrison, 1002nd Space Systems Support
Sgt. Darrell Harrison, 1002nd Space Systems Support Squadron, manages data systems monitoring the flight of satellites at Falcon Air Force Station, Colorado, which would eventually become Schriever Air Force Ba... More
Returning historian excited for future
Jim Mesco, 50th Space Wing historian, sits at his office in the 50th SW headquarters building at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 16, 2017. Mesco worked as the wing historian from 1997-1999. Upon return... More
#IamSCHRIEVER Portraits - 4th of July
“I am the first generation of my family born in the United States. My mother was born in a small village in Greece and my father was a refugee from Cuba. When Castro took over in the 1960s, he fled with his fam... More
Team Schriever recognizes Veterans Day heritage
An F-86H Sabre Hog tactical nuclear bomber from the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing, rests on a runway in 1956. The 50th Space Wing traces its origins back to World War II, when the 50th Fighter Group provided close... More
Schriever plays part in new Smithsonian exhibit
The fuselage of Wiley Post's Winnie Mae, an aircraft used to break around-the-world flight records in 1931 and 1933, is lifted by crane to the second floor of the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC... More
Lt. Col. Anthony Zilinsky, former commander of the
Lt. Col. Anthony Zilinsky, former commander of the 25th Space Range Squadron, accepts a scale model of the Royal Aircraft Factory SE5A biplane, originally flown by Capt. Reed Landis, commander of the 25th Aero ... More
1st Space Operations Squadron Geosynchronous Space
1st Space Operations Squadron Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness and Space Based Space Surveillance crews gather in the new, combined ops floor at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Friday, April 28, 2... More
Benefits of service: Training, experience
Basic, technical and on the job training are just a few of the training options the Air Force offers people considering the service as a career choice. Experience and training help Airmen fulfill the needs of t... More
Harry Baumeister, with the 50th Operations Support
Harry Baumeister, with the 50th Operations Support Squadron team, throws a dodgeball at his opponent during the ninth annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month dodgeball tournament at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo... More
Air Force hockey represented well in 50th CPTS
Second Lt. Carly Serratore and her dad, Frank Serratore, are shown visiting Winnipeg, Manitoba, during October 2011 for the Winnipeg Jets franchise opening. Carly Serratore, now a financial services officer in ... More
Schriever captain earns Jabara nomination
Capt. Bryony Veater, 2nd Space Operations Squadron payload systems operator and Weapons and Tactics Flight commander, poses for a photo during her recent deployment. Veater recently earned the Air Force Space C... More
22nd SOPS adds new-generation antennas
A Remote Tracking Station Block Change antenna is installed at Kaena Point Tracking Station, Hawaii, in January 2012. The 50th Space Wing earned operational acceptance of the antenna along with three other RBC ... More
Capt. Colin Merrin, member of the USAF 7 Summits Challenge
Capt. Colin Merrin, member of the USAF 7 Summits Challenge team, stands at Aconcagua base camp located in the Andes mountain range in Argentina. His trek up Aconcagua in February 2012, helped prepare him for hi... More
Kaena Point Satellite Tracking Station celebrates 55 years
The Kaena Point Satellite Tracking Station, controlled by the 21st Space Operations Squadron, Detachment 3, celebrated 55 years of space operations Feb. 26, 2014. The station is located on Kaena Point above Kea... More
Larger email boxes coming to Schriever
Beginning Dec. 13, Schriever will migrate its users’ email services to the internet “cloud” under a directive by Air Force Space Command. Users who had 100-megabyte mailboxes in the Air Force Network now have 1... More
School season brings traffic considerations
As school season approaches, the 50th Space Wing Safety Office and childcare personnel advocate Schriever Airmen be aware of school bus traffic rules as well as increase awareness of the other unique traffic an... More
Schriever issues active-shooter guidance
A team of 50th Security Forces Squadron airmen clears a room in the shoot house during an active-shooter response live training scenario Aug. 20, 2012, as part of its annual training program. The 50th Space Win... More
50th SFS deployers help win hearts, minds
Senior Airman Ryan Turvey, 50th Security Forces Squadron, holds an injured Afghan child he encountered while patrolling an area outside Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, during his recent deployment. Turvey and hi... More
DMSP F-19 weathers launch preparation
Defense Meteorological Satellite Program satellites, like the one shown in an artist's rendition here, provide critical strategic and tactical meteorological and environmental data to military and civilian user... More
Captain experiences nomadic lifestyle on spiritual mission
Capt. Casey Freeman, 17th Test Squadron flight commander, works in the fields to stack and move piles of grass in preparation for the harsh winter during his fellowship in Mongolia last year. Freeman took his t... More
Swim, bike, run for one month to complete triathlon
Team Schriever Airmen participate in the monthly Warfit Run Oct. 11, 2012, at the main fitness center. As part of the Lazyman Triathlon, participants may count the February Warfit Run in their mileage. Schrieve... More
IOE strengthens MILSATCOM ops, Colorado Springs
The 3rd and 4th Space Operations Squadrons begin combined operations in their new integrated operations environment Jan. 15. (Courtesy Photo)
New alternate master clock arrives at Schriever
United States Naval Observatory physicist Dr. Steve Peil leads Schriever's new rubidium fountain clock to the master clock vault here. In order to minimize damage to the equipment the clock was floated, much li... More
Air Force Week kicks off in New York
Air Force's top leadership recently reiterated the service's zero-tolerance for sexual assault to stop a cycle of unprofessional behavior that is incompatible with the service's core values. Failure to act or p... More
Schriever A&FRC cuts ribbon to open new location
Col. James Ross, 50th Space Wing commander (center), cuts the blue and silver 50SW ribbon Nov. 20, with the ceremonial scissors to open the new location for the Airman and Family Readiness Center at Schriever A... More
Schriever gives back to community through CFC
Combined Federal Campaign
50 SW captain named Defender of the Year
Capt. Gregory Tengco, 1st Space Operations Squadron, is shown at Thule Air Base, Greenland, earlier this year. Tengco recently earned the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance Defender of the Year Award for his wor... More
Senior Airman Sam Bessinger, 50th Space Communications
Senior Airman Sam Bessinger, 50th Space Communications Squadron, runs the first mile of "The Murph" competition Dec. 21 at the main fitness center covered track. "The Murph" consists of a 1-mile run followed by... More
Staff Sgt. Dionisio Bowen, 50th Logistics Readiness
Staff Sgt. Dionisio Bowen, 50th Logistics Readiness Flight logistics planner, and Senior Airman Ashley Mondragon, 50th Force Support Squadron installation personnel readiness journeyman, discuss personnel deplo... More
Capt. Christine Cox, 21st Medical Squadron pharmacist
Capt. Christine Cox, 21st Medical Squadron pharmacist and support flight commander, reviews her notes while talking on a phone Jan. 28 at the base pharmacy. The pharmacy's mission is to provide medication servi... More
Senior Airman Latoya Harper, a satellite operator from
Senior Airman Latoya Harper, a satellite operator from the 4th Space Operations Squadron, and Alayah Nelson, a student at Peyton Elementary, sound out some words on a homework paper Jan. 28. Airmen from Schriev... More
The Space Foundation visitors center features a timeline
The Space Foundation visitors center features a timeline of space exploration. Tech. Sgt. William Tidwell, 3rd Space Experimentation Squadron cyber-transport technician, volunteers twice a month at the foundati... More
Lazyman inspires participants to overcome obstacles
Tech. Sgt. Tawanna Sellars, 50th Space Wing Safety office, swims at the Tierra Vista Community pool as part of the Lazyman Triathlon Feb. 13. Sellars, a fledgling swimmer, is half way through her 77 laps in the... More
50 SFS Airmen make spiritual trek, help Honduran orphans
Senior Airmen Nicholas Gahm and Joe Potalivo, 50th Security Forces Squadron, traveled to Honduras along with their church group this past March to help construct an orphanage. They're shown here along with Hond... More
Schriever volunteers use skills to serve community
Capt. Rodrigo Ocampo (orange hardhat), 1st Lt. Mark Long (behind ladder), 2nd Lt. Aaron Blore (green hardhat) and Capt. Aaron Doyle (blue hardhat) erect a ladder to facilitate roof truss installation during a P... More
Schriever photographer snares elusive bald eagle photos
Bill Evans, 50th Space Wing multimedia photographer, captured several photos of a bald eagle near its nest in southern Colorado Springs March 25.
Everest's summit beckons 2 SOPS captain
Capt. Colin Merrin, 2nd Space Operations Squadron, Capt. Heidi Kent, 7th Space Operations Squadron, and Capt. Megan Harkins, 1st Space Operations Squadron, take a moment to represent the 50th Space Wing at Moun... More
Capt. Matthew Shull, 3rd Space Operations Squadron,
Capt. Matthew Shull, 3rd Space Operations Squadron, lands during a canopy piloting competition recently. According to the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, or the International Air Sports Federation, cano... More
2 SOPS captain makes difficult choice at 27,000 feet
Capt. Colin Merrin, 2nd Space Operations Squadron, pushes toward the summit of Mount Everest May 20 less than 24 hours before he must make a heartbreaking decision at 27,000 feet. (Courtesy photo)
22 SOPS officer doubles as steer wrestler
First Lt. Ryan Southworth, 22nd Space Operations Squadron, shown steer wrestling at a recent rodeo, began competing in rodeos following his senior football season at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Two years after ... More
2 SOPS' GPS operations center answers firefighting call
Capt. Eric Palmer and Airman 1st Class Quillan Fay, 1st Space Operations Squadron, review Operationally Responsive Space-1 procedures and mission objectives in preparation for a satellite contact here June 29. ... More
Fly fishing highlights summer for Schriever's single airmen
Master Sgt. James Crosbie shows off a rainbow trout he caught during the Schriever Single Airman Initiative fly fishing trip on the South Platte River near Grant, Colo., July 5. (Courtesy photo)
50 SW changes command - A man in a military uniform giving a speech
Col. William Liquori speaks to the 50th Space Wing after taking command here July 11. Liquori assumed command of the 50th Space Wing from Col. James Ross. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Dennis Rogers).
22 SOPS transportable antenna gets 'green light'
Members of the 50th Network Operations Group examine a new transportable antenna July 18. The antenna, operated by the 22nd Space Operations Squadron in support of the Air Force Satellite Control Network, was c... More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and his wife, Betty, hold a key spouse meeting July 19, 2013, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. As part of a two-day visit to Colorado Springs, the chief and his... More
First Lt. Marcianna Pease poses for a photo during
First Lt. Marcianna Pease poses for a photo during her year-long deployment in Afghanistan as the biometric adviser to the Afghan Ministry of Interior. Pease is a 50th Operations Support Squadron Wideband Globa... More
Ground piercing radar guides New Boston UXO crews
Andrew Louder, monitoring response geophysicist, uses a Time-Domain Electromagnetic Towed Array Detection System tool to map the subsurface at New Boston Air Force Station, N.H. Contractors are using the TEMTAD... More
Robert Ness, 50th Logistics Readiness Flight Individual
Robert Ness, 50th Logistics Readiness Flight Individual Protective Element technician, inspects a gas mask Aug. 12, 2013, at Schriever Air Force Base. Ness is more popularly known as Mobility Bob. (U.S. Air For... More
Louis Fischer, Schriever Antiterrorism officer, recounts
Louis Fischer, Schriever Antiterrorism officer, recounts his time at U.S. Air Force Academy as a military training leader. (U.S. Air Force photo/Christopher DeWitt)
Firefighter is tough on two wheels
Dominic Hagen, a Schriever firefighter, bikes down Falcon Parkway Aug. 29. On average, Hagen bikes 200 miles per week.
50 CES rescues injured hawk
An injured Ferruginous Hawk, shown here, was captured by 50th Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Flight members near the base's southwest corner Sept. 3. The hawk is recovering from at bruised wing at a loca... More
21 MDS welcomes Schriever's first psychologist
Capt. Jordan Simonson, 21st Medical Squadron psychologist, arrived at Schriever Sept. 9. He's slated to begin treating patients at the Schriever Mental Health Clinic in early October.
Former POW shares insight with Team Schriever
Former Prisoner of War, retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. Ed Beck speaks with the 50th Space Wing during the opening ceremony for POW/MIA week Sept. 9, 2013.
23 SOPS installs ARTS at BEACH
The 23rd Space Operations Squadron completed installation of an Automated Remote Tracking Station capability on its Eastern Vehicle Checkout Facility, call sign BEACH, Aug. 29 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Statio... More
Former POW shares keys to resiliency
Retired Air Force Col. Paul "P.K." Robinson speaks with members of the 50th Space Wing Sept. 13 to conclude a week long POW/MIA Remembrance week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Christopher DeWitt)
50th SW makes valiant effort, falls short in base rivalry game
Bill Liquori, 50th Space Wing commander, completes a double play during the fourth inning of the chiefs/colonels softball game at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Sept. 20. Schriever's chiefs and colonels took o... More
DMOC for Space takes training virtual
Lt. Col Jeff Hogan, Distributed Mission Operations Centers for Space exercise director and Maj. Chris Irrgang, DMOC-S exercise planner, develop space scenarios in support of an exercise Sept. 20. (U.S. Air Forc... More
3 SOPS adds second WGS Block II vehicle to constellation
Col. Bill Rittershaus, 50th Space Wing vice commander, right, presents Lt. Col. Chadwick Igl, 3rd Space Operations Squadron commander, with a ceremonial key to the Wideband Global SATCOM-5 satellite here Oct. 7... More
Col. Brian Kehl, commander of the 50th Mission Support
Col. Brian Kehl, commander of the 50th Mission Support Group, laughs before putting on the rest of his firefighting equipment during a fire training exercise at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, June 4, 2018.... More
A competitor rapidly clicks his mouse during the 2018
A competitor rapidly clicks his mouse during the 2018 Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, “League of Legends” Championship Intramural Finals in Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 6, 2018. The game requires consta... More
An overlook provides a hillside view of New Boston
An overlook provides a hillside view of New Boston Air Force Station, New Hampshire, home of the 23rd Space Operations Squadron April 9, 2018. The 23rd SOPS is one of the 50th Space Wing’s Geographically Separa... More
New environmental chief shares story, vision
Lane Meidinger, chief of the Environmental Management Element with the 50th Civil Engineer Squadron, stands next to a sign marking the Trillium Gap Trail in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, May 3, 2014. Meidinger plans t... More
First Lt. Michael Husar, flight commander with the
First Lt. Michael Husar, flight commander with the 50th Operations Support Squadron, competes in the receiving gauntlet challenge during the Denver Bronco’s Salute to Service Boot Camp at the UCHealth Training ... More
This Bull snake was encountered on the running trail
This Bull snake was encountered on the running trail north of the Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado fitness center, July 15, 2014. Airmen are advised to report snake sightings to the 50th Civil Engineering Squ... More
The United States and Colorado flag fly over the 2018
The United States and Colorado flag fly over the 2018 Colorado Springs Veterans Day parade, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Nov. 3, 2018. The parade consisted of several veteran organizations, high school bands,... More
50th SPace Wing Chaplain's Office expands support with new Chaplain
Maj. Mark MacGregor, 50th Space Wing Individual Mobilization Augmentee chaplain, addresses participants during an Ash Wednesday service at the event center, Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, March 6, 2019. Ma... More
Senior Airman Austin Hopper, 50th Security Force Squadron
Senior Airman Austin Hopper, 50th Security Force Squadron resource and logistics, conducts a line of fire as Senior Airman Spencer Thorpe, 50th SFS combat arms instructor and range master, provides coaching as ... More
23 SOPS hosts Winter Sports Day
NEW BOSTON AIR FORCE STATION, N.H. -- 23rd Space Operations Squadron members participate in a variety of activities during Winter Sports Day at New Boston Air Force Station, New Hampshire, Thursday, Feb. 16, 20... More
HPC emphasizes supplement safety
The health promotions coordinator at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, is emphasizing the importance of making wise choices with dietary supplements as use or misuse can result in serious illness or even deat... More
Recruiting for Special Air Missions
A 1st Airlift Squadron crew flies a recruiting mission to several western U.S. states March 13-15, 2016. The 89th Airlift Wing selectively hires for its pilots, communications systems operators, flight attendan... More
Scott McPeek bikes down the trail during the 11th annual
Scott McPeek bikes down the trail during the 11th annual duathlon at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, July 24, 2015. This year’s event will be June 8, and there will be prizes for the top three male and fema... More
First Lt. Lindsay Winningham (left), 50th Operations
First Lt. Lindsay Winningham (left), 50th Operations Support Squadron Intelligence Analysis chief, retired Chief Master Sgt. Valise “Lisa” Godley, Col. Kathleen Flarity, Mobilization Assistant to the Chief of t... More
Missoula Children's Theatre returning to Schriever
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- The cast of "Black Beard and the Pirates" gather for a curtain call following the opening performance of the play, organized by the Missoula Children’s Theatre, in the fitness... More
(U.S. Air Force photo illustration/2nd Lt. Scarlett
(U.S. Air Force photo illustration/2nd Lt. Scarlett Rodriguez)
Lt. Col. Todd Benson, 2nd Space Operations Squadron
Lt. Col. Todd Benson, 2nd Space Operations Squadron commander, gives his welcome speech during the second annual GPS Heritage Gala Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at the Space Foundation in Colorado Springs, Colo. The g... More
Members of the Ellicott School District SeaPerch teams
Members of the Ellicott School District SeaPerch teams pose with their remotely operated vehicles following a practice session Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at the Tierra Vista Community Center pool on Schriever Air F... More
4 SOPS celebrates Milstar satellite's 15th birthday
Members of the 4th Space Operations Squadron celebrate the 15th anniversary of Milstar Flight 4 Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. Flight 4 surpassed its design life of 10 years and c... More
You’re not alone, Colorado Springs
Key spouses pose during an appreciation night Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. The key spouse program is an Air Force wide, commander-supported volunteer program operated by the Schrie... More
50th SW to dispose of two GPS satellites
Joseph Carberry, Boeing Lead Satellite Bus Engineer, sends the final commands to SVN-40, nicknamed "dough boy," to turn cease transmission operations. the 2nd Space Operations Squadron spent a week moving the ... More
Jessica Trundy and Greg Overton cheer on one of the
Jessica Trundy and Greg Overton cheer on one of the competitors during a tryout session Friday, March 11, 2016, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. Both Trundy and Overton earned the right to represent Schriever... More
WWII veteran soars again, Colorado Springs
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Jack Woods, World War II veteran, and his wife, Karen Woods, visit the National Museum of World War II Aviation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Saturday, March 12, 2016. Jack s... More
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- 1st Lt. Mark Skinner,
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- 1st Lt. Mark Skinner, 2nd Space Operations Squadron, competes in the live 16.4 Crossfit Games at the indoor running track, Thursday, Mar. 17. Two of the top three contenders,... More
Writing history, one lesson at a time
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Lt. Col. Timothy Purcell, 50th Operations Support Squadron Commander, leads opening remarks at an event to highlight the Space Training Transformation Thursdsay, Mar. 17. The... More
Schriever offers multiple child care options
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo.-- Team Schriever members have a number of child care options available on-base. The Child Development Center and School Age Care program offer care for children age six weeks thr... More
Matthew Shull, 6th Space Operations Squadron, gains
Matthew Shull, 6th Space Operations Squadron, gains points as he drags the water through the accuracy course in Zephyrhills, Florida, April 3, 2016. Shull placed fifth during the United States Parachute Associa... More
Schriever Air Force Base Green Dot Coin
Schriever Air Force Base Green Dot Coin
I am SCHRIEVER: For the love of fighting
Chris Metzgar, 50th Space Communications Squadron and a 3rd degree black belt in judo, was ranked No. 1 nationally in USA Judo from 2008 to 2014. During that time, he also won multiple state, national and world... More
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- 50th Space Wing
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- 50th Space Wing Commander, Colonel DeAnna Burt is joined by Vice Commander, Col. Anthony Mastilir and Command Chief, John Bentivegna 6 April while completing contribution pape... More
Col. Anthony Mastalir (right), 50th Space Wing vice
Col. Anthony Mastalir (right), 50th Space Wing vice commander, shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Academy coach Troy Calhoun following the annual Blue-Silver game at Fountain-Fort Carson High School, Saturday, Ap... More
Wing initiates first courses under STT
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. --Airmen attend the first-ever Space Training Transformation class at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Monday, April 11, 2016. As part of the construct, the responsibility for... More
Master Sgt. Jerami Mahaffey, 50th Contracting Squadron,
Master Sgt. Jerami Mahaffey, 50th Contracting Squadron, low crawls during an obstacle course at the beginning of the 2016 Combat Dining Out at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Friday, April 15, 2016. The pur... More
I am SCHRIEVER: Reward through hardship
Kaley Nowicki, formerly a 4th Space Operations Squadron communications systems operator and now a full-time student, is a sexual assault survivor. Nowicki has turned her experience into a positive outlook and i... More
3 SOPS selects launch teams
Col. Dennis Bythewood (left), 50th Operations Group commander, and Lt. Col. Chris Todd (second from left), 3rd Space Operations Squadron commander, present the eight Airmen selected to be part of the Launch and... More
Housing residents decorate wrappers to put around flower
Housing residents decorate wrappers to put around flower pots during the annual Earth Day event outside the Tierra Vista Community Center at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Friday, April 22, 2016. Each atte... More
Kathy Rash (right), clothing swap volunteer, shows
Kathy Rash (right), clothing swap volunteer, shows baby clothes to Andrew and Marissa Lewis, expecting parents, during the annual clothing swap at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Saturday, April 23, 2016. Th... More
Alaina and Abrielle Janaros gather donations from Valerie
Alaina and Abrielle Janaros gather donations from Valerie Decoursey during a Kids Helping Kids donation event at the commissary on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Saturday, April 23, 2016. Schriever families... More
Col. DeAnna Burt, 50th Space Wing commander (right),
Col. DeAnna Burt, 50th Space Wing commander (right), stands in front of the fully stocked shelves at the Ellicott Helping Hands Food Pantry with pantry workers and volunteers from the Schriever Air Force Base T... More
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Members of Schriever
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Members of Schriever AFB's 50th Space Wing and tenant agencies participate in the annual Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month inflatable run at the base running path ... More