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  • Dangers of distracted driving

    During an 11-mile commute to work this week on Highway 24, I observed countless drivers engaged in many activities, from holding conversations with their passengers to talking on their cell phones and sending text messages. I also saw two women applying their makeup. Any activity that may divert a

  • Scruff McGruff takes a bite out of Crime Prevention Month

    A miniature model of Scruff McGruff the Crime Fighting Dog, used to educate "taking a bite out of crime", stands at the back of the classroom. There is a knock at the door and all the children yell out in amazement as they turn around and see a life-size McGruff at the door. Immediately he is

  • Wingman day time to refresh, build teams

    To maintain resiliency, we must pause to refresh, reflect and get away from the normal day-to-day workload. Wingman day is a wonderful opportunity to take the much needed break, build camaraderie, discuss issues of concern, and strengthen individual and unit health. In November 2011, the 21st Space

  • IG tackles complaint resolution, compliance

    Legendary basketball coach Phil Jackson said, "The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team." Individually and as a team across the 21st Space Wing, each member must dominate their high ground daily in order to ensure mission success. Let's take a look

  • Commemorating Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    Domestic violence has no face. It affects people of all ages, all economic backgrounds, and all races. In fact, one in four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime, according to Shirley Crow, Family Advocacy Program domestic assault victim advocate. Yet most people never know

  • Wing gears up for base exercise

    Peterson Air Force Base members will conduct emergency response exercises Oct. 22 to 26 as part of the 21st Space Wing's continued commitment to ensure base readiness. These exercises may cause short delays at all Peterson AFB and Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station gates. There will be some traffic

  • Café gives Airmen a space of their own

    The Eclipse Cyber Café hosted its grand reopening party Sept. 28 complete with food, games, door prizes, and, of course, coffee. The café was closed for a majority of the summer while a new contract provider was found. Now that it's open again, Airmen in the dorms have another place to socialize and