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  • 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

  • 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