21st SW GSU realignment leads to successful space operations

Part of the 20th Space Control Squadron Detachment 1 mission realigned April 30 when the alternate space control center activated as the Distributed Space Command and Control - Dahlgren. DSC2 - Dahlgren is now assigned to the 614th Air and Space Operations Center Detachment 1, at Vandenberg AFB,

Peterson recognizes volunteers with reception

Earth Day a good time to clean up your act

Laurie Baker and a couple of her colleagues ripped into dozens of bags of garbage April 22 and each pulled out money - piles of it.It was part of an ongoing trash audit program by the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron. Ms. Baker and three others were charged with finding out how much recyclable material

21st OG receives Meritorious Unit Award

Michael Donley, secretary of the Air Force, and Col. Stephen N. Whiting, 21st Space Wing commander, presented the 21st Operations Group a well-deserved Meritorious Unit Award during a ceremony here April 13. Col. Nina Armagno, 21st Operations Group commander, accepted the award on behalf of the 21st

Sergeant Hazard takes swing at fitness

Deputy Secretary of Defense visits Cheyenne Moutain AFS

Peterson Airmen lend a helping hand

Safety takes center stage as Air Force sees increase in non-combat deaths

A sudden increase in non-combat related Airman deaths has Air Force officials concerned and putting a heightened emphasis on safety.Since Jan. 1, 33 Airmen have died in safety related incidents or suicides - the highest non-combat losses ever remembered in such a short time, said Col. Jim Jennings,

Peterson-based Reservists support bust of global money laundering case

An Air Force Reserve C-130 aircrew based at Peterson AFB transported more than $40 million worth of gold, silver and jewels from Panama to the U.S. as part of one of the United State's longest investigations into an international drug money laundering scheme.Several members of the 302nd Airlift Wing

Register now for DBIDS implementation

In October 2008, the 21st Space Wing began implementation of the Defense Biometric Identification System for individuals entering Peterson AFB. DBIDS is a Department of Defense initiative designed to improve the security of U.S. military bases. Peterson AFB is the first Air Force Base in the