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23 hrs ago | Times Record News

Air Force band soars into town

The U.S. Air Force Academy Band's Wild Blue Country, since its formation in the 1970s, has appeared with such artists as Conway Twitty, Hank Williams Jr., Reba McEntire and Charlie Daniels.

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Related Topix: United States Air Force Academy, US Military, US Air Force, Air Force Academy, CO, Hank Williams Jr., Country

Thu Nov 12, 2009

Missileer

First female chief master sgt. to retire from Air Force visits 21st Space Wing

Emily Buckman, 21st Space Wing Mission Support commander, meets retired Chief Master Sgt.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Air Force, United States Air Force Academy, Air Force Academy, CO

Wed Nov 11, 2009

Colorado Springs Business Journal

Millions in govt. contracts awarded

While many Colorado Springs small business owners are hailing the opening of the Procurement Technical Assistance Center for the help they'll receive getting government contracts, some firms are already in the contracting loop.

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Related Topix: Colorado Springs Metro, Colorado Springs, CO, US Military, US Navy, Hanscom Air Force Base, US Air Force, Hill Air Force Base

Mon Nov 09, 2009

Denver Post

Shootings prompt shock, grief in Colorado

Communities such as Colorado Springs and Killeen, Texas, outside Fort Hood, will feel the effects of the shootings Thursday, allegedly by an Army psychiatrist, because of their close ties to the military.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Army, Fort Hood, Colorado Springs Metro, Colorado Springs, CO, Fort Carson, Buckley Air Force Base, US Air Force

Sat Nov 07, 2009

KRDO-TV Colorado Springs

"Uncommon" For Soldiers To Carry Weapons At Fort Carson

Security at your military installations in Southern Colorado won't look any different in the wake of the Fort Hood shootings.

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Related Topix: US Military, Fort Carson, US Army, Fort Carson, CO, Fort Hood, US Air Force

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Sun-Times News Group

Jazz groups toast Schory in Veterans Day concert

A free concert at Glenbrook South High School Tuesday featuring the U.S. Air Force Academy Band is planned as a tribute to all active and veteran military personnel and to Dick Schory, Glenview's own "music man." Schory is a composer, arranger, conductor, percussionist and seven-time Grammy nominated recording artist.

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Related Topix: United States Air Force Academy, Glenview, IL, US Military, US Air Force

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Entertainment

Blue Steel to perform free concert

Families looking for a Halloween alternative may want to check out the Akron Youth Symphony performing in a free concert with Blue Steel, the United States Air Force Academy Band's pop music group.

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Related Topix: Cleveland Metro, Akron, OH, Life, Holidays, Halloween, United States Air Force Academy, US Military, US Air Force, Entertainment

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Missileer

Airman comes to aid of hit-and-run victim

Sergeant 1st Class Travion Smith, stationed at Fort Carson, and Tech. Sgt. Rodney Reed, 21st Space Wing Equal Opportunity Office, talk with Jeremy Russeau, 18, of Colorado Springs, Oct.

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Related Topix: Fort Carson, CO, Colorado Springs, CO, US Military, US Air Force

Fri Oct 30, 2009

Missileer

Deployment line aimed at family members

A group of Peterson children will "deploy" to Dubai for Operation Sand Dune Nov.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Air Force, Kids, Family

Thu Oct 22, 2009

Missileer

Three of AFSPC's sharpest acquisition professionals selected

The professionals selected are, Mr. John Norrington, Installations and Logistics, Major Daniel Tadevich, National Reconnaissance Office, and Ms.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Air Force, University of Tennessee

Tue Oct 20, 2009

Dayton Daily News

Proprietary high-tech systems won't help Air Force, general says

Electronic systems that are proprietary and cannot be used with other suppliers' networks or computer applications won't help the Air Force reach its cyberspace goals of being able to attack enemies and defend key U.S. networks, the commander of the Air Force Space Command told a business audience Tuesday, Oct.

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Related Topix: US Military, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, US Air Force, Dayton, OH

Mon Oct 19, 2009

Air Force Times

Ousted Minot commander wona t retire

Col. Christopher Ayres, the former 91st Missile Wing commander at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., who was fired on Oct.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Air Force, Minot Air Force Base

Sat Oct 17, 2009

Colorado Springs Business Journal

Contract award roundup - Oct. 12, 2009

Here's a list of local companies that have recently won military contracts. T.D. Support Services Corp.

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Related Topix: US Military, Sheppard Air Force Base, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Dyess Air Force Base, US Air Force, Warner Robins, GA

Thu Oct 15, 2009

Canada.com

NORAD in full deployment to track Santa

In addition to its primary duty - safeguarding Canadian and North American airspace from missile and air attacks - Norad has been on Santa-watch. Story On Christmas Eve, the North American Aerospace Defence Command has a very serious responsibility: tracking Santa Claus' whereabouts.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, US Military, US Navy, US Air Force, Colorado Springs Metro

Tue Oct 13, 2009

Federal Computer Week

Leaders commended for contributions to info security

Four persons have been recognized for their leadership in federal information security at the sixth annual 2009 Government Information Security Leadership Awards, presented by 2 , a not-for-profit association that certifies information security professionals.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Air Force

Sun Oct 11, 2009

Associated Content

Learn How America is Protected from Nuclear War and View America's...

Did you ever wonder how the United States is protected from possible incoming nuclear missiles? Are you interested in the Medal of Honor, America's highest military honor? Would you like to see a variety of military aircraft, dating back decades? Would you like to view a variety of missiles, including nuclear missiles that were used to protect ...

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Related Topix: Colorado Springs Metro, Colorado Springs, CO, US Military, US Air Force, Beale Air Force Base

Fri Oct 09, 2009

WRAL.com - AP National News

Military says bug distracted ND missile driver

A truck driver who lost control of a semitrailer carrying missile parts from North Dakota's Minot Air Force Base was distracted by a "large insect" that flew in a window and landed on the driver's back, the military said in a report released Friday.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Air Force, Minot Air Force Base, Entomology, Science, Colorado Springs Metro

Great Falls Tribune

U.S. Air Force Academy Band performs in Great Falls Oct. 13

One of the U.S. Air Force's premiere entertaining groups, the U.S. Air Force Academy Band from Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colo., visits the Mansfield Theater in Great Falls for a free concert on Oct.

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Related Topix: Air Force Academy, CO, US Military, US News, US Air Force

Wed Oct 07, 2009

The South Mississippi Sun Herald

(ISC)2(R) Announces Winners of 2009 Government Information Security Leadership Awards

PALM HARBOR, Fla., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- 2 , the not-for-profit global leader in educating and certifying information security professionals throughout their careers with more than 65,000 members worldwide, today announced the winners of its sixth annual Government Information Security Leadership Awards .

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Related Topix: US Military, US Air Force, Department of Defense, US News

Missileer

New AFSPC Vice Commander: Focus is on greater capabilities, family, health

Lt. Gen. Allen B. Peck, commander, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., Maj.

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Related Topix: US Military, Maxwell Air Force Base, US Air Force

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