Wing names quarterly award winners

Thule cops lock up Wing Gold Knight award

Members from the 821st Security Forces Squadron, Logistics and Training flights, at Thule Air Base, Greenland, locked up the 21st Space Wing March Gold Knight award.The flight led the identification, justification and staffing of resources needed to execute force protection for Thule's 600

Base-provided custodial services change

Due to budget cuts, the 21st Space Wing has reduced custodial services base-wide at Peterson. How will this affect your department and what changes can you expect?On April 16, custodial services at Peterson were modified to a "basic" level of service. This change affects how often certain services

Exchange enlisted advisor visits Peterson

The senior enlisted advisor for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service visited here May 8.During his visit, Chief Master Sgt. Tony Pearson toured Exchange facilities, met with Airmen and community members and addressed Exchange-related issues.The Exchange mission is to provide quality products,

Illegally parked cars subject to being towed

During the month of April, the 21st Security Forces Squadron identified 10 vehicles that were left in unauthorized locations on base. These abandoned vehicles can create many problems for the installation.Abandoned vehicles interfere with facility stand-off requirements during increased force

Sweep away fire hazards

When it comes to spring cleaning, think about keeping your home safe from the threat of fires. The Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station Fire Prevention office provides the following safety tips:- Clean your garage of stored newspapers or other rubbish that can fuel a fire. Newspapers stored in a

Changes to TRICARE referral system

Some patients in the Colorado Springs area have experienced delays in the processing of referrals to care outside of the military treatment facilities of Evans Army Community Hospital, 10th Medical Group at the U.S. Air Force Academy, and 21st Medical Group serving Peterson and Schriever Air Force

Warrior Games open Saturday at USAFA

The Warrior Games, scheduled May 11-16 at the U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Olympic Training Center, are a sport competition for sick and injured service members and veterans.This year marks the largest number of wounded warriors the Air Force team has participating in the games, said assistant

2013 Warrior Games: the power of ability over disability

The 2013 Warrior Games start May 11 in Colorado Springs and run through May 16. The games showcase the resilient spirit of today's wounded, ill, or injured service members from all branches of the military. After overcoming significant injuries, these men and women demonstrate the power of ability

Leaders address reduction in force concerns for civilian employees

Col. Chris Crawford, 21st Space Wing commander, addressed a full house of civilian employees at the base auditorium April 19 to address questions and concerns about the looming reduction in force here.Many topics like furloughs and the sequestration ripple effects were discussed, but the primary