PAFB to host Retiree Appreciation Day

The 21st Space Wing's Retiree Appreciation Committee will host an information fair as part of the Pikes Peak area Retiree Appreciation Day from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. July 28 in The Club on Peterson AFB."This event is our way of saying 'thanks' for what they did while they served and what they continue to do

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Retiree office rife with knowledge

The Retiree Activities Office in the mission support facility, Building 350, is a small office that may go unnoticed. Upon further inspection, though, the office is teeming with years of experience and knowledge.It is up to the people inside to keep in contact with bases around the globe regarding

Thule: Can you hear me now?

In the frozen Arctic of Thule Air Base, Greenland, "staying connected" is far from easy. Over the years, Thule has overcome many of the challenges a remote location offers; however, the lack of cell phone coverage and mountainous terrain has made many forms of communication troublesome. In nearly

Hail storm claim information for base employees

The Peterson legal office has established a claims process for service members and base federal civilian employees who suffered hail damage to their personal property June 7.The Military Personnel and Civilian Employees Claims Act provides an avenue for compensation for damage to personal property

Elmo and friends reach out to military children

By the end of this year, one in three military families will move to a new base. "(Permanent changes of station are) an enormous amount of change and the kids tend to be the ones who get the brunt of it in a lot of ways," said Lonnie Cooper, Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families tour

JA addresses potential legal issues after Waldo Canyon fire

The 21st Space Wing Judge Advocate office is available to provide legal assistance to those affected by the Waldo Canyon fire. Their office is located in Building 350, Room 2068. Legal Assistance hours are 8-9 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, and 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Powers of attorney and

Want to become an MTI? There’s an app for that

There's a smart phone application for just about everything these days, including joining the ranks of the Air Force's military training instructor corps. The app, simply called "Air Force MTI", is free and available for Apple, Android and Blackberry devices."It takes a special person to be an MTI,"

21st SFS continues traffic enforcement efforts

School is out, the smell of barbecue is in the air, and new faces appear all around us. These are all indicators we are amidst another season of permanent changes of station. During this time, personnel learn routes to work, explore new areas and meet new people. They also get accustomed to local

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