Gift giving guide gives good guidance

As summer approaches and PCS season begins, it's time to say goodbye to many co-workers as they PCS or retire. But, please ensure you and your office comply with the ethical guidelines of gift giving in the federal government.The general rule is that a superior may not accept a gift from a

On guard for Condor Crest

Fanning visits top of the world

USECAF visits Peterson

Risk: Double checks, not second thoughts

The Air Force core values, which define our standards of conduct including how Airmen behave, also set the environment for how we live and work. As we begin the summer season, taking leave and getting away is one of the first activities on our minds. When you include risk management and safety as

Team Pete and area SWAT shoot, move, communicate, learn

The scenario began when two security forces Airmen came under fire while approaching a C-130H aircraft on the Peterson AFB runway. What followed was a simulated event to hone skills and community collaboration between military and civilian law enforcement.The joint training exercise May 14 included

Children’s summer safety

Spring is already here and summer is fast approaching. Parents are putting away their children's jackets and gloves and getting out their skateboards and bikes. But before you do, ensure you are acting in a safe and legal way. There are rules and regulations we must adhere to. The most important

SkyFall exercise strengthens partnership, hones skills

Peterson AFB rescue vehicles raced to an accident scene early May 8 in response to a plume of thick black smoke, normally a bad sign at an airport.In this case, the smoke was from an aircraft crash scenario designed to test emergency response capabilities, part of the City of Colorado Springs

Wing offices closed for SAPR down day, Wingman day

The 21st Space Wing will hold its mandated 2014 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Stand-Down Day and Spring 2014 Wingman Day May 15. As a result, many wing functions will either be minimally manned or closed. All non-appropriated fund facilities, the dining facility and the fitness center will

Wing command staff gets hands-on fire training

Col. John Shaw, 21st Space Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Richard Redman, 21st Space Wing command chief, dripped sweat for an hour May 5 during an introduction to fire training here. The training was comprised of the unofficial firefighter physical training test and a confidence burn reaching