July 19, 2017 New annual Mental Health Assessment requirement begins July 31 Starting July 31, 2017, Airmen undergoing their annual Periodic Health Assessment may notice something new. A Mental Health Assessment will now be part of every annual PHA, to help ensure that Airmen suffering from undiagnosed mental health issues are referred to the necessary care. Mental health
July 18, 2017 Peterson pharmacy offers over-the-counter medication Starting in July, the 21st Medical Group is offering a Over-the-Counter Medication Program. The OTCMP is only available for Patient’s enrolled at 21st MDG at either Peterson Air Force Base or Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado.
July 18, 2017 Chiefs Development Week: Chiefs mentor Airmen The 21st Space Wing Chief’s Group hosted the Chief’s Developmental Week filled with events focused on mentoring junior officers and enlisted personnel of all ranks at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, July 12-14.
July 18, 2017 AF announces Enlisted Professional Military Education redesign Air Force officials announced major changes to the enlisted professional military education program today via an initiative called Enlisted Professional Military Education for the 21st Century, or “EPME 21.”
July 17, 2017 Air Force rolls out phased retirement program for eligible civilians Eligible Air Force civilian employees now have the option of working part time in a “semi-retired” status, according to new Air Force Instruction 36-817, Civilian Phased Retirement Program.
July 13, 2017 $93 million contract keeps missile warning system vigilant “A missile launch starts a timer,” said SEWS Project Manager Capt. Frank Schiavone. “We’re working hard to provide the combatant commands and partner nations with as many extra seconds as possible so they can begin countermeasures, warn their populations, and protect themselves.”
July 13, 2017 Commanders to have more say in developmental education opportunities Air Force officials recently announced changes to the nomination process for officer developmental education beginning with the results of the March 2017 Line of Air Force Major Board. The March 2017 LAF Major’s Board results will be released publicly July 18, 2017, and will not include
July 11, 2017 Welcome Col. Moore Col. Todd Moore assumed command of the 21st Space Wing during a change of command ceremony July 11, 2017, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Col. Doug Schiess relinquished command after two years as commander.
July 11, 2017 Air Force releases first-term Airman retraining quotas for FY18 Eligible active-duty first-term Airmen may choose from more than 1,400 approved retraining quotas in over 20 career fields for fiscal year 2018.
July 10, 2017 Mentoring is for the total force Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright was a self-proclaimed undisciplined Airman during his first enlistment in the early 1990s…that is, until his mentor stepped in and provided the leadership he needed to set him on the right path.