Wing turns 20

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Zumba returns, join the party!

The party has come back to the Peterson Air Force Base fitness center and everyone's invited.At the beginning of the year, a number classes had to be cut from the fitness schedule due to budget restrictions. Some of the classes did not directly pertain to Air Force fitness requirements, said Roger

CCAF recognizes recent graduates

Peterson Air Force Base will honor the October 2011 and April 2012 Community College of the Air Force graduates with a ceremony at 2 p.m. May 17 at The Club.The CCAF was established April 1, 1972, as a means of gaining accreditation and recognition for Air Force training. Over the years, the college

Harder, better, faster, stronger

As members of the U.S. Air Force, we are called upon to identify problems and make improvements wherever possible. To borrow a phrase from recent pop culture, we like to do things "harder, better, faster, stronger." The 16th and 380th Space Control Squadrons recently personified that phrase by

Peterson announces VERA/VSIP round three timeline

In an effort to place employees who were affected by workforce restructuring earlier this year, the Civilian Personnel Section is accepting a third round of Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay applications. Unlike the previous two rounds, the third round of

21st Space Wing celebrates 20th anniversary

On May 15 the 21st Space Wing will celebrate a very special milestone - its 20th birthday.The 21st Fighter-Bomber Wing, which activated Jan. 1, 1953, is the oldest direct ancestor of the 21st Space Wing. Originating at George Air Force Base, Calif., the 21st Fighter-Bomber Wing served at Chambley

Air Force captures 18 medals at Warrior Games

The Air Force brought home a team-record 18 medals April 30 through May 5 during the 3rd annual Warrior Games here.The team medaled in volleyball and wheelchair basketball for the first time. Athletes representing the Air Force earned two silver and one gold medal in swimming, two silver and one

Training locks-up dividends

You probably see one at some point during your day - the 21st Space Wing has many of them - the venerable security container. These containers must be approved by the General Services Administration and are the only authorized way to store classified information. Keeping a security container

Summer cooking fire prevention safety

As summer heats up, so do the barbecue grills. Here are some grilling and cooking safety tips to keep you safe all year long.General barbecue grill safety· Position the grill well away from siding, deck railings, and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. · Place the grill a safe distance