TRICARE Prime fees changing

It's that time of year again. TRICARE Prime billing statements have gone out in the West Region. This year, enrollees will be seeing some new numbers in their statements. The individual and family annual enrollment fee rates are increasing. Are my fees changing?Yes, the fees are changing for most

Agencies coordinate for quick response during base exercise

Knights from the 21st Space Wing kept busy Aug. 26-30 during the most recent Condor Crest emergency response exercise. Bill Edwards, 21st SW Exercise Evaluation Team chief, said one of the biggest complaints he hears about exercises is not playing them to the end so all agencies can practice their

Polar Bear plunge

Volunteers recognized for Waldo Canyon fire recovery

New travel policy means 72-hour auto cancellation

Beginning Oct. 1, any authorization that includes air travel must be approved 72 hours in advance of the trip start date to avoid airline reservation cancellation. This is due to the new policy being instituted by the airlines under the Fiscal Year 13 GSA City Pair Program contract.Under the new

Why do we do that?

The Arctic Defenders at Thule AB are dominating the high ground with innovative ways to reduce risk, secure resources and save taxpayer dollars. New ideas garnered from professional reading and operational experiences are driving factors for our innovation. Through this approach, the Arctic

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.,