Fundraising for Black Forest Fire victims

On June 11, a fire erupted in the Black Forest, approximately 15 miles north of Peterson AFB. The fire is now contained, but more than 14,000 acres burned, 500 homes were destroyed and two people died. Some people lost everything.An integral part of working for the federal government is service

Air Force selects 5,564 for technical sergeant

More than 5,000 staff sergeants have been selected for promotion to technical sergeant, Air Force officials said today. The 5,654 selected represent 15.03 percent of the 37,608 eligible.The list of selectees will be released to the public June 27 at 8 a.m. CDT.The average score for those selected

Peterson firefighters answer call during Black Forest Fire

The hours were long, the work was hot, exhausting and dangerous, but for firefighters from the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron fire department, the Black Forest Fire was just another day to support the community in a time of need.Thanks to a mutual aid agreement between the 21st Space Wing and the city

CMAFS firefighters recount Black Forest Fire

It was just after nightfall on the first day of the Black Forest Fire when the first handcrew from Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station's Fire and Emergency Services personnel arrived to support. The dense forest was ablaze and the sound of propane tanks exploding in distant neighborhoods could be

Memorial rededication

4th MRS gets new commander

Diamond Sharp award

Wing gets 'Excellent' marks during inspection

The base auditorium exploded with cheers as the wing's "Excellent" Consolidated Unit Inspection results were announced June 18. About 130 members of the Air Force Space Command Inspector General team inspected the 21st SW, 721st Mission Support Group and the 4th Space Control Squadron June 10-18.The

16th SPCS welcomes new commander

Air Force prior service program open to all military branches

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become an active duty member of the Air Force? Many have, yet very few know how or where to begin the process of joining the active duty ranks. Known as the prior service program, this simple process is open to certain former members of the military branches