721st MSG change of command

Thule AB receives royal visit

Wing has new vice on board, too

Col. Jeffrey Flewelling, 21st Space Wing vice commander, is knocked out by the 21st Space Wing. "It's such a magnificent unit," he said. "Everyone should be proud they are working and serving here at the 21st."Colonel Flewelling comes to Peterson Air Force Base from Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.,

First Knight

Staff Sgt. Kelly Jo Bender was selected for this week's First Knight award. This award is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen each week for the work they do every day.Name: Staff Sgt. Kelly Jo BenderUnit: 4th Space Control SquadronDuty Title: Noncommissioned officer in charge, Aerospace Ground

721st MSG shows its community support

On July 22, several volunteers from Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station turned out to help at the Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center in Elbert, Colo. After the non-profit organization lost their resident ranch hand, the repairs, maintenance and clean up, as well as daily chores fell into the hands

Education 101 for Airmen

Displays of backpacks, notebooks and pencils have started to line the aisles of stores across the country. But heading back to school isn't just for the youngsters. On July 13, the Peterson Education Center hosted its Summer Education Fair. More than 20 colleges and universities had representatives

Old commissary demolition surpasses recycling expectations

After a few bumps in the road, the demolition of the old commissary on Peterson AFB is nearly complete, and soon the corner of Stewart Avenue and Otis Street will be an empty lot. The project, originally planned to be completed in April, is now scheduled to be completed Aug. 19.After the initial

Air Force works to improve energy efficiency

The vice chief of staff of the Air Force outlined service energy priorities during a keynote address at the 2011 Army-Air Force Energy Forum here July 20. "The Air Force has developed an energy plan which concentrates on three pillars," Gen. Phil Breedlove said. "We are reducing demand, increasing

Academy holds annual Retiree Appreciation Day

According to the Pennsylvania Dutch, we get too soon old and too late smart.Airmen here believe they can help remedy that problem, which is one of several reasons they maintained the annual tradition of Retiree Appreciation Day with an event in the Arnold Hall ballroom July 23.Senior Master Sgt.

First Knight

Senior Airman Eboni Patrice Briscoe-Jenkins was selected for this week's First Knight award. This award is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen each week for the work they do every day.Name: Senior Airman Eboni Patrice Briscoe-JenkinsUnit: 6th Space Warning Squadron Security Forces Duty Title: