Guardian Challenge: Preparing warrior Airmen for battle

What does Guardian Challenge represent for security forces Airmen? First and foremost, it is a tremendous opportunity to prepare our warrior Airmen for battle. Secondly, Guardian Challenge is a competition in which our team will compete at rifle and pistol marksmanship, small unit tactics/mission,

Social media sites will soon be open on Air Force network

The Air Force is opening the Air Force network to allow access to Internet-based social-networking sites. Initial access will be available at five Pacific Air Forces bases March 30 and 24th Air Force will begin opening sites Air Force-wide later in April.This change in policy is a result of the

AFSPC vice commander visits 21st Space Wing

Operation Purple: 'Kids serve too!'

It wasn't a typical cross country skiing race where skill and speed are factors.In this race, it was all about cooperation. Three kids and two parents, lined up like a caterpillar, with their hands on the shoulders of the person in front of them, inching along in unison, trying not to trip one

AFSPC announces safety survey results

In late December 2009, Air Force Space Command asked all military and civilian employees to participate in the Air Force Cultural Assessment Safety Tool survey focusing on automobile and motorcycle operations safety (AFCAST), which is a survey focusing on automobile and motorcycle operations safety.

367th Recruiting Squadron wins national award

The 367th Recruiting Squadron's Colorado Springs recruiting flight recently won the prestigious Air Force Recruiting Service Top Overall Enlisted Accessions recruiting flight award, nabbing first place from 286 flights for fiscal year 2009. Col. William Welch, Air Force Recruiting Service

Air Force leaders expand force management options

Air Force leaders announced March 25 an expansion of force management measures designed to bring the service closer to its authorized, funded end strength. Fewer Airmen than anticipated applied for voluntary programs offered under Phase One of the force management program initiated in November 2009.

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