Thrift shop cuts ribbon at new location

In his first public task wearing new rank, Brig. Gen. John Shaw, 21st Space Wing commander, cut the ribbon marking the relocation of the Peterson AFB Thrift Shop June 5."I hear generals do this all the time," Shaw said. "Thanks to the volunteers that make the thrift shop happen... we are able to

Ops group gets new commander

Kick tobacco to the curb with Health and Wellness Center

Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to Air Force Corporate Health Information Processing Service, 16.1 percent of Airmen and 11.4 percent of Airmen in Space Command are tobacco users.Tobacco

New commander at NSSI

Security forces issues firearms rules reminder

After a loaded weapon was found on base recently, it is imperative everyone understand the rules and regulations for the transport, storage and carrying of privately owned firearms on the installation. Though federal and state laws may authorize many freedoms with regard to firearms, the possession

21st FSS gets new leader

AF selects 8,446 for promotion to technical sergeant

The Air Force selected 8,446 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant, officials announced today. Selectees represent 23.55 percent of the 35,863 eligible. Congratulations to the following Team Pete staff sergeants selected for promotion to technical sergeant:Sutanya Allen NixMelanie

Summer safety begins with risk management

Increased travel and leisure activities that go hand-in-hand with the summer months require increased emphasis on risk management, said Air Force Chief of Ground Safety, Bill Parsons.While Airmen and their families make the most of recreational opportunities during the summer, the period between

Shaw leaving space, re-entering orbit in Nebraska

Two years after taking command of the Air Force's largest geographical wing, Col. John Shaw, 21st Space Wing commander, is moving on to a new assignment. The change of command takes place June 12.Shaw's new duties will be as deputy operations director for U.S. Strategic Command headquarters at

Climber shares decision making, resilience lessons learned

Aug. 1, 2008 was the best day the varied groups of climbers had seen in three weeks. A perfect day, in fact, for attempting to summit the peak considered even more dangerous than the famed Mount Everest.At 28,251 feet, Karakoram 2, commonly called K2, has harsher weather and steeper rock and ice