RNSSI gets new commander

One month left to volunteer for retraining

Noncommissioned officers in unrestricted career fields affected by the fiscal year 2013 NCO Retraining Program have a month to volunteer for retraining, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today. Affected Airmen in restricted fields, however, have until Aug. 31 to volunteer.NCOs who volunteer

Flu vaccines available on Peterson

The end of summer signals the start of snowy weather, winter holidays and - worst of all - flu season. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness and, at times, lead to death. Every year in the United States, an average of 5 to 20

Pay respect where respect is due

They sound three times a day, seven days a week. Bugle calls are an important military tradition, and it is important Airmen and civilians on Peterson Air Force Base know the proper procedures for these times. Tech. Sgt. Scott Justice, 21st Space Wing protocol office, said reveille sounds at 7 a.m.,

Tops in Blue captivates Peterson audience

Have you ever stopped to listen to all the sounds that surround you every day?This year's Tops in Blue theme, "Listen," reminds audiences how much their ears hear all the time, whether it's the sound of traffic, warning sirens, the cries of a friend in need, or even their own heart.The 35-person

Preparing for a safer ride

Airmen are the Air Force's most valuable resource, and this year during the Critical Days of Summer campaign, too many lives have been lost to motorcycle mishaps. According to Luis Harris, 21st Space Wing safety office, within the first 11 weeks of the CDS campaign, there were 13 fatalities, seven

Exercises keep Airmen fit for real world situations

Increased force protection conditions, car wrecks, building evacuations due to bomb threats, and active shooters all within a four day period. To those unfamiliar with life on a military installation, it probably sounds like a nightmare. For Airmen and civilians on Peterson Air Force Base, it's just

Sharp Airman

EFMP – Moving beyond the Q code

The Exceptional Family Member Program, formerly known as Special Needs Identification and Coordination program, has been around for more than a few years. The purpose of the EFMP is to help our military families move to new assignments by identifying family-unique medical and educational needs and

Annual USAFA blood drive needs donors

The U.S. Air Force Academy will hold its annual three-day Armed Services Blood Program blood drive from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 10-12 in Arnold Hall. The Academy's goal is to raise 1,200 units over the three days. All blood donated goes directly to ill or injured service members, veterans and their