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 --

Take the oath

House Armed Services Committee staff member visits 21st Space Wing

Seeing Stars

Security Forces: Going beyond the gate guard

 They greet us every time we come on base, but members of the 21st Security Forces Squadron do more than check IDs at the gate. "There are tons of misconceptions about security forces. First and foremost, people always associate with us primarily as the entry control points," said Lt. Col. Joseph

EOD community honors fallen Airman

The 21st Space Wing family suffered a tragic loss last week after receiving news that Airman 1st Class Matthew R. Seidler, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance technician, was killed in Afghanistan Jan. 5 by an improvised explosive device."Our deepest sympathies go out to his family in