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

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

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

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

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

'Military Saves Week' spotlights importance of saving

"It's not what you make, it's what you keep," said Pam McClelland, a senior program analyst in the Pentagon's office of family policy and children and youth. "A little bit can really mean a lot."Defense Department officials are putting the spotlight on financial readiness, particularly the

Vehicle registration changes for local military

Servicemembers registering vehicles in the state of Colorado are now required to show more than a copy of official orders when applying for tax exemption.As of February, all military members in El Paso County are required to show a Leave and Earnings Statement along with a copy of orders, military

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Airman and Family Readiness Centers: There to help Airmen, families

This is the time of the year when Airmen across the wing are receiving orders for permanent change of station.Community Readiness Consultants at the Peterson Air Force Base Airman and Family Readiness Center are ready for "PCS Season" - that period between May and September when many Airmen will

PAFB: a sustainable future

The Facilities Excellence Plan has helped to set standards for Peterson Air Force Base that comply with new Department of Defense Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards and energy saving mandates.In 2007, the FEP was updated to set sustainable standards for all military