Congratulations to Peterson’s newest officer promotees

Col. Stephen N. Whiting, 21st Space Wing commander, would like Team Pete to join him in congratulating Peterson's newest officer promotees.The following lieutenant colonels were recently selected for promotion to O-6:21st Space WingJonathan Davis, 21st Operations GroupDavid Hluska, 721st

First Knight

Staff Sgt. Deondray Wesley, 21st Operations Support Squadron space control tactician, was selected for this week's First Knight award. Sergeant Wesley is from Carson, Calif., and has served in the Air Force for nearly nine years. This award is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen each week for

There is help! Deployment briefings important for Peterson spouses

When a spouse is deployed, it is inevitable that the car will break down, the house will spring a leak and everyone in the household will come down with a rare illness.The good news is there is help, no matter what the situation. The best place to start is the Airman and Family Readiness Center.The

Customers get 'squeezed' at Peterson's new juice bar

Compliance, improvement needed everyday

In describing the 21st Space Wing, there is no doubt in his conviction: "We are America's space superiority wing," Col. Stephen N. Whiting, 21st SW commander, told Airmen at his March 9 commander's call."We are globally postured around the world."The 21st SW, he said, makes its top priorities to be

21st MDG receives highest inspection score in the Air Force

Less than 10 days after the 21st Force Support Squadron and the Peterson/Thule Chapel was named best in the Air Force, members of the 21st Medical Group cheered with excitement March 19 as the Air Force Inspection Agency medical team chief announced they had received the highest inspection score in

New Peterson CDC expected to open by Summer 2011

Four-year-old Quentin Locks needed a little help with his shovel as he plunged it into a pile of dirt March 8 to break ground on the Peterson East Child Development Center.Little Mr. Locks, who attends the Peterson CDC annex, and his parents, Staff Sgt. Marlene Locks, 3rd Space Operations Squadron

Being a good wingman can help prevent suicide

Staff Sgt. Donald Wheat collected statistics Feb. 26 on 2010 Air Force suicides. Within one week, the information was outdated."Since that time we've had two more active duty suicides in the Air Force," Sergeant Wheat, noncommissioned officer in-charge of the 21st Space Wing mental health clinic,

Lockdown – know what to do

No two active shooter situations are alike, said Staff Sgt. Brian Marshall, 21st Security Forces Squadron.Shooters are different and motivated by different reasons, he said. Locations are different, incidents happen inside buildings or outside base or school grounds. Sometimes there is no specific

21st FSS picks up the prize, owns LeMay trophy