Wing Knight slides way into Tops in Blue

When Staff Sgt. Daniel Knight, 21st Medical Group public health manager, auditioned for Tops in Blue in 2003, his dream was cut short. "I made it almost to the end (of the audition process) and then I dislocated my knee and they said I wouldn't be ready," he said. After that, thoughts of auditioning

Wing dominates first exercise of the year

Months of planning and preparation unfolded into just five days of Condor Crest exercise last week. "The exercise has to come out of somewhere. We don't just immediately get thrust into a higher (force protection condition) or just get attacked by a particular group," said Walberto Lugo, a member of

Lining fixes cracks in base sewer line

A major repair has been made to the infrastructure of Peterson AFB and, for most users of the base, it went unnoticed. Nearly half a mile of sewer line under the flight line was rehabilitated at the end of February. The project, which could have taken months, was completed in just a couple weeks

Innovations in eye care

So which is really better, "1" or "2"? That question can cause a lot of anxiety for 21st Medical Group optometry clinic patients. Many patients are fearful that they will be stuck with a bad pair of glasses if they give the wrong responses during their exam. The truth is often that neither "1" nor

White House honors Iraq veterans during dinner

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a White House tribute to Iraq War veterans and their families Feb. 29 to honor them for their service, sacrifice and commitment to the nation.Among the invitees: the 21st Space Wing's own Senior Master Sgt. Donnie Bolton, 21st Security

AF officials release video tutorial to educate civilians about AFPERS

Air Force officials have created a video tutorial, or vodcast, to educate civil service employees, supervisors and human resources specialists about the information and resources available to civilians on the Air Force Personnel Services website.The five-minute vodcast teaches civilians about some

Condor Crest tests base's mettle

Battle of the childhood bulge

Healthy habits are established at an early age, that's why the Peterson Health and Wellness Center is sponsoring a program to teach kids about healthy living. The 5210 Let's Go! program is a national program based out of Maine. Staff Sgt. Ronneisha Sargent, HAWC dietary therapist, said the program

Doing it better every day -- our environmental commitment

The 21st Space Wing remains committed to environmental stewardship, as demonstrated by training, its environmental management system and other initiatives. Personnel from the Environmental Quality Branch in Lt. Col. Mark Donnithorne's 21st Civil Engineer Squadron routinely lead environmental

Thule sees first light