News

Feb. 7, 2017
Air Force committed to fostering civilian talent via DE

The Air Force has created a new leadership development course designed specifically for GS-12 and GS-13 civilians and equivalent pay schedules. The Air Force will undertake new measures to increase opportunities for civilians at the GS-12 and -13 level to participate in professional development
Feb. 3, 2017
Blended Retirement System Opt-In training now available to all Airmen

The Department of Defense will implement the new Blended Retirement System in less than a year. While no one needs to make a decision until Jan. 1, 2018, all Airmen should take advantage of training and informational resources to research their options during 2017. Airmen eligible for the new
Feb. 1, 2017
Peterson proactive, supporting new moms

Breastfeeding moms will soon have a place of their own when a nursing room is opened in the Mission Support building on Peterson Air Force Base by the end of January.The room is being created based upon need and in accordance with Air Force Instruction 44-102. It is furnished with pertinent items,
Feb. 1, 2017
The spider building: A not-so-spooky look into Peterson’s history

Airmen stationed at Peterson Air Force Base before 2010 might remember an odd shaped building right across the street from the 21st Space Wing, now just an empty lot. Because of building 880’s unusual shape, it was nicknamed the spider building.
Jan. 31, 2017
Hiring Freeze: How does this affect Team Pete

President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order mandating a hiring freeze for all federal civilian positions, with a few exceptions, for any position vacant as of 12 p.m. on Jan. 21, 2017.
Jan. 31, 2017
Department of Defense announces changes to procedures and policy for reduction in force in the civilian workforce

This month, the Department of Defense released the policy and procedure changes for reduction in force (RIF) for civilian positions in the competitive and excepted service. The changes are required per section 1101 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016 (P.L. 114-92),
Jan. 31, 2017
Cop Corner - December 2016

The purpose is to deliver a chronological listing of Security Forces responses on Peterson AFB.
Jan. 31, 2017
Teen dating and violence: What you need to know

No one wants to see their children hurt. Unfortunately, during teen and early adult years, when dating is a new experience, teens can find the dating world confusing which can result in an unhealthy or abusive relationship.
Jan. 31, 2017
Escorting visitors? REAL ID matters!

On August 15, 2016, the Department of Homeland Security implemented portions of the Real ID Act that may significantly impact you or your visitors who are requesting unescorted entry onto Peterson AFB.
Jan. 30, 2017
White House nominates Wilson to become Air Force secretary

President Donald Trump announced Jan. 23, that he intends to nominate Heather Wilson as Secretary of the Air Force.