Language course provides unlimited resources for Airmen

Having the opportunity to travel the world and experience new cultures is one of the greatest benefits of a military career.To enhance the experience of traveling abroad, the Air Force launched a new language course Aug. 1, the Air Force Transparent Language Learning program, at the Peterson AFB

Cheyenne Mountain unveils renovated Missile Warning Center

"You need to get this place up to the 21st century."That's what former 14th Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Larry James said on a visit to the Missile Warning Center at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station during his command. With the support of United States Strategic Command and Joint Functional

Peterson Reserve maintainers achieve rare milestone

For some aircraft maintainers, it's something they may never see in a 30-year career, but for the Airmen of the 302nd Maintenance Group, it happened twice this summer in less than two weeks.Two of the Wing's C-130H3 Hercules aircraft were designated "black letter."This distinguished classification

Tracking infinity and beyond

The landing of the shuttle Atlantis July 21 marked the end of an era of space exploration. Behind the scenes, thousands of people have helped the U.S. space program make history while only a few faces have been recognized. Several of the 21st Space Wing's geographically separated units have been

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Road repairs on Peterson AFB

Back to the future: Military pay functions return to base

Changes are coming to comptroller offices worldwide, which will impact the way finance does business.Since 2006, most travel and military pay processing has been centralized through the Air Force Financial Services Center. The local finance office collected, reviewed and prepared documentation prior

4th MRS gets ‘loose’

As a result of this spring's rash of natural disasters, members of the 4th Manpower Requirements Squadron wanted to find a way to help out those that have lost so much due to floods, tornados and earthquakes. Second Lieutenant Jaleesa Pittman thought of a way to raise money within the squadron

New defense secretary makes visit to Peterson AFB

The new Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta, made a visit to Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., July 29, taking time to talk to a group of service members who were eager to meet the newest member of the Department of Defense family. While the stay was brief and the group small, Panetta's words to the

821st AB change of command