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Feb. 21, 2017
National Nutrition Month: Put your best fork forward

March is National Nutrition Month® and the staff at the Peterson Air Force Base Health and Wellness Center want to get out the word that healthy eating and living are beneficial to everyone.
Feb. 21, 2017
Marine discipline serves Air Force officer well

When Marine Staff Sgt. Drew Rontti was getting close to the end of his second enlistment as a supply specialist he started looking into ways to broaden his military career. After working with the contracting resource manager while on deployment he decided to become an officer, in the Air Force.
Feb. 17, 2017
18th CMSAF: The Airman behind the stripes

Growing up with five other siblings, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright said he had a very loving home. However, living in poor neighborhoods and moving from place to place presented trials. In his own words, they were, ‘humble beginnings.’
Feb. 17, 2017
AF Chief of Chaplains makes historic visit

Maj. Gen. Dondi E. Costin, United States Air Force Chief of Chaplains visited the Warriors of the North and Cavalier Air Force Station, N.D., Feb. 16, 2017.
Feb. 14, 2017
KNIGHT CLUB FITNESS: 21st SW Weekly Fitness Challenge

The Knights of the 21st Space Wing sometimes find themselves too busy to get away from their desk throughout the day. To get the blood flowing, take a few minutes every day around 10 a.m. and at 2 p.m. to step back and regain some focus. For civilians and others not in utility uniforms, grab a mat
Feb. 14, 2017
From idea to reality: Airman transforms lengthy training with innovative approach

Thanks to Rolfe, the newly implemented Department of Defense Performance Management and Appraisal Program training has been whittled down to a more manageable session. The training is being considered by Air Force Space Command to be the flagship course for supervisors and commanders in the MAJCOM.
Feb. 14, 2017
Snap, crackle, pop: From mechanical to modern, Grimes finds himself back at Clear

CLEAR AIR FORCE STATION, Alaska –Lt. Col. Keith Grimes, operations officer for the 213th Space Warning Squadron of the Alaska Air National Guard, remembers his time as a crew commander for the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System radar in 1994-95 at Clear Air Force Station, Alaska.
Feb. 14, 2017
Proper dental care can prevent disease

More than fighting bad breath or preventing gingivitis, research shows that dental health also contributes to the overall well-being of Airmen. Good dental care includes an annual checkup, brushing and flossing, drinking fluoridated water and making sure everyone in the family is covered by dental
Feb. 13, 2017
RETRAINING: Where there is a will, there is a way

Sometimes the call to serve is so great, an individual may accept a career that wasn’t their first or second choice, or even on their wish list at all. In some cases, the Airman ends up excelling and enjoying what they do. Others may want to gain a new skill set.For Airmen who want to pursue a
Feb. 13, 2017
New contract integral to sustaining worldwide missile warning and defense

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Strategic Warning and Surveillance Systems Division recently released a request for proposal for the Sustainment and Modification of Radar Sensors, or SMORS, contract.