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  • Developing, deploying Warrior Airmen

    The 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron takes the 21st Space Wing's Mission of "Developing and Deploying Warrior Airmen" to heart by providing training not only to our own Airmen, but to Airmen who deploy from Cheyenne Mountain, Schriever, and the United States Air Force Academy. Deployment

  • Warrior Ethos - Warrior culture truly is our culture

    PCS season is in full swing, and if you are not PCSing, odds are that you know someone who is. This is a fact of life in the military, and as we see those new faces, make sure to welcome them to the Peterson team. Some of those new faces include Lt. Col. John Silverman, the 21st Force Support

  • Tips for avoiding EO complaints, actions

    Six months ago I attended the "Examining Conflicts in Employment Law" conference in Chicago. As with most functions, I expected to find some productive sessions and a few that were just boring! In the name of time management, I wrote this while at a session similar to the latter. Anyway, if you are

  • Remain vigilant throughout critical days of summer

    As we approach the half way point for the 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign we must continue to maintain our vigilance. In the last week alone, the Air Force suffered two fatalities - one Airman drowned while swimming, and another was ejected from his vehicle in a traffic accident. While losing a

  • Countdown to fiscal year '09's end of year: Engage early, engage often

    They say "time flies when you're having fun...." So, we must be having a great time because fiscal year-end is just around the corner! Yes, it's that time of year again -- time to remind you, our customers, of the upcoming deadlines for all of your purchase requirements. Every year at this time, the

  • Warrior culture is OUR culture

    The Air Force prides itself on its ability to adapt to the constantly changing nature of warfare. Indeed, our technological innovations and intense training for our Airmen is second to none. We're told our most important weapons system is not the F-22 or the ICBM - it is our Airmen.  Our team is

  • Legal offers credit counseling, debt management plans

    With the ongoing recession, many people have been having a harder time making ends meet financially. This has meant, among other things, that defaults on loans, credit cards, and other debts, as well as personal bankruptcies, are on the rise. Consequently, you may have noticed a stark increase in

  • A week for celebrating, remembering

    Welcome back from a safe and enjoyable Independence Day weekend! I am pleased to report that the wing has come through this long weekend free of serious injuries and without any DUIs. Between the rain showers and fireworks, I hope everyone was able to take advantage of this opportunity to relax with

  • Warrior ethos: the peace of a nation's heart

    "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." - George Orwell, author.Mr. Orwell makes a point that I think we don't often consider to its fullest. In many countries around the globe the sleep of peoples is not peaceful, because

  • Airmen provide feedback from the field

    As summer rolls along, it seems the perfect time for a well deserved break from the office. The conditions for our Sports and Field Day on Thursday should be terrific. Thursday's Sports and Field day will be filled with competitive and fun sporting events for Airmen of all varying skill levels. The