6th SWS Airman selected for BTZ

SecAF visits Colorado Springs, highlights budget priorities

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley received a warm welcome from the local community here Jan. 27 during remarks at the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce to approximately 40 local community, military and business leaders. Donley said his trip to Colorado Springs provided a chance to visit

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Altitude adjustment reinstated for fitness assessment

Acclimating to the altitude in Colorado Springs can take several months, but even after the acclimation period fitness assessment scores can still suffer. Effective Jan. 1, Airmen taking a fitness assessment will have an altitude adjustment added to their run or walk time. "It applies to any of the

Innovation key to improving efficiencies

 Sharing a runway has resulted in an innovative relationship between the 21st Space Wing, the 302nd Airlift Wing, a 21st SW mission partner, and the Colorado Springs airport.According to Tech. Sgt. Amanda Callahan, 21st Space Wing Public Affairs NCO in charge, the wing and the airport had an

RAIDRS space control facility under construction at Pete

The next step in establishing full Rapid Attack, Identification, Detection and Reporting System capabilities is underway at Peterson Air Force Base. The 16th Space Control Squadron and 380th Space Control Squadron, a Reserve Associate Unit, formally broke ground near the east gate Jan. 17 for the

21st SW plans for civilian restructuring

Following last week's Air Force civilian reduction announcement, the 21st Space Wing is making plans to deal with the changes.These reductions respond to the Secretary of Defense's direction to target civilian funding at fiscal year 2010 levels."We value our talented and experienced workforce and

Airmen gather to celebrate life of fallen EOD tech

Hundreds of military and civilians from across the region gathered on Jan. 20 to celebrate the life of Airman 1st Class Matthew R. Seidler, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance technician. Seidler, from Westminster, Md., entered the Air Force in November 2009 and arrived at Peterson in

Wing sets new CFC record

Despite tough economic times, Airmen and civilians at Peterson Air Force Base gave a record amount to the Combined Federal Campaign this year. "The 21st Space Wing, including our (52) tenant partners but not including the two major commands, raised a record for the second consecutive year --

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