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March 30, 2011
Peterson Airmen support Operation Pacific Passage

Airmen from the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron helped provide support for more than 550 military families returning to their home of record from Japan in support of Operation Pacific Passage March 23 to 25.Following the 9.0-magnitude earthquake March 11 that triggered a massive tsunami in Japan,
March 29, 2011
Special retreat for special families

Air Force wife and mom, Kathleen Bleisch, sat back and watched her children pet horses at the Christ Haven Lodge in Florissant, Colo. The children were relaxed, laughing and enjoying the moment, she said.Her family was one of five from Peterson Air Force Base invited by the lodge owners for a free
March 29, 2011
Let's talk about 'it'

In April, there is going to be a lot of talk about sex. The discussions won't be easy, and some might feel uncomfortable. But, it will happen. Across the Air Force, and on Peterson Air Force Base, there will be group discussions, presentations, classes and even a full-fledged review of all Air Force
March 29, 2011
AFAF campaign: Airmen helping Airmen

Years ago when Senior Master Sgt. John Bentivegna entered the Air Force, he had a family emergency and needed to fly home but he couldn't afford the plane ticket.He got a loan from the Air Force Aid Society, which receives funds from the Air Force Assistance Fund. Today, Sergeant Bentivegna, 76th
March 29, 2011
Air Force leaders issue sexual assault prevention, response message

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following message to the men and women of the United States Air Force:We must commit to eliminating sexual assault from our Air Force.Air Force leaders
March 28, 2011
First Knight

Staff Sgt. Crystal Noland 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. Crystal A. NolandDuty title: Crew ChiefTime in service: six years, 11 months.Time assigned to the unit: six
March 23, 2011
Air Force officials announce 2011 Design Awards

The Air Force deputy chief of staff for Logistics, Installations and Mission Support announced the winners of the 2011 Air Force Design Awards March 17."Each winner clearly demonstrated the highest level of design excellence, and I offer my most sincere congratulations on winning these prestigious
March 22, 2011
21st Space Wing celebrates inspection success

The 21st Space Wing personnel erupted into cheers as it was announced this week that they emerged from a 23-day Operational Readiness Inspection with a 'Satisfactory' rating.Headquarters Air Force Space Command Inspector General Col. Scott Gilson told 21st SW personnel that this wing had the most
March 21, 2011
2011 ORI/UCI Professionals

Air Force Space Command Inspector General team members recognized a number of professional perfomers and teams during the Operational Readiness / Unit Compliance Inspection outbrief.Compliance Inspection Professional Teams:Wing StaffOPSEC Program Managers (21 SW/XP)Information Protection Team (21
March 18, 2011
Peterson saving initiatives

As part of the Department of Defense energy savings program, the 21st Space Wing has identified 10 energy and water saving projects for funding in Fiscal Year 2011. These projects range in scope from the replacement of shower heads, to adding solar panels, to completely reconfiguring the cooling