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  • 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

  • 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.,