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Commentaries

  • CFC highlights culture of giving

    On Nov. 13, the official pledge drive for the 2007 Combined Federal Campaign ended throughout the Team Peterson community; however, donations will still be accepted through Dec. 1 if anyone would still like to contribute. The Nov.13 cutoff is only significant because this is the date that our

  • Base populace welcomes West Gate opening

    Now that the main gate has re-opened, I'd like to start out by saying "thank you" to the entire Team Peterson community for bearing with the closure of the West Gate for 98 days. I know it was inconvenient for all of those who live and work on the base; however, it was critical that we take the time

  • Incredible teamwork characterizes assumption of command ceremony

    The 21st Space Wing was privileged to host Air Force Space Command's assumption of command ceremony for General C. Robert Kehler Oct. 24. As General Kehler said, it was a spectacular ceremony with the collective pride and talent of the entire base on full display. What made the ceremony even more

  • EOD team, other agencies make valuable contributions

    Last week, the 21st Space Wing command chief master sergeant, Tim Omdal, and I had the opportunity to visit with the wing's Explosive Ordinance Disposal team. As a part of the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron, this group of professionals plays an integral part in successfully executing two main pillars

  • Conference valuable opportunity for wing leaders

    Last week, commanders from across the wing traveled to Peterson AFB for the 21st Space Wing Commander's Conference. This semi-annual event was a great opportunity for commanders and key members of the wing staff to get together to discuss important issues facing the wing. It was also an opportunity

  • Amazing events of last week

    Looking back over the past week, it was undoubtedly my busiest week yet as commander of the 21st Space Wing. On Sept. 20, Peterson hosted the JFCC Space and 14th Air Force commander's conference at the Leadership Development Center. In addition, we had the honor of hosting the 76th Space Control

  • Key wing events summary

    The recent grand opening of the new Stripes Pub was advertised by the 21st Services Squadron as being an event you wouldn't want to miss; however, it turned out to be even more successful than anyone could have imagined. If you were at the ribbon cutting then you know exactly what I'm talking about

  • Fallen Soldier

    I had prepared another article for this week; however, an event happened recently that compelled me to put that article on the shelf and share this with you. A fallen hero returned to Peterson Air Force Base from Iraq Sept. 11. That hero was Pfc. Dane R. Balcon, who gave his life serving our country

  • Why integrity

    Many years ago, when I worked on a flight line, the master sergeant I worked for imparted this maxim: "First, learn the rule, then learn the reason behind the rule, then you don't have to worry so much about the rule any more." That might have been a satisfactory view back then while installing

  • Directorate of Staff offices perform flawless mission support

    Tuesday prior to Labor Day, Chief Master Sgt. Tim Omdal and I visited the men and women serving in the various offices of our 21st Space Wing Directorate of Staff. With more than 160 Airmen performing a multitude of roles across the wing, it's not a stretch to say that these individuals literally

 

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