News

Jan. 11, 2010
Peterson powers up new energy plan

In 2010, around the 21st Space Wing, civil engineers will be counting watts like weight watchers count their calories.Energy conservation is taking place behind building walls and above ceilings with the addition of new heating, venting and air conditioning units. In offices, new computer programs
Jan. 11, 2010
Peterson tax program goes online

The Peterson Tax Assistance Program is undergoing changes this year. In previous years, taxes would be prepared in the legal office for Airmen and their spouses. In January, Airmen and their spouses can use their home computers to log on to free online services to file their 2009 taxes. Available
Jan. 11, 2010
Spotlight on justice

Nonjudicial punishmentAn Airman assigned to the 721st Security Forces Squadron received nonjudicial punishment for misbehavior while posted as a sentinel, a violation of Article 113, Uniform Code of Military Justice. The member received a reduction in grade to airman basic and a reprimand.A senior
Jan. 6, 2010
First Knight

Staff Sgt. Tina Holman 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.Unit: 21st Security Forces SquadronDuty title: Pass and Registration noncommissioned officer in-chargeHometown: Lehigh Acres,
Jan. 5, 2010
Best-selling novelist will visit Peterson as part of Year of the Air Force Family program

New York Times best-selling author Robyn Carr could blame the Air Force for her career. Moving with her husband, an active duty Airman, from base to base in the 1970s made it tough for her to advance her career in nursing, she said. So, she stayed home, raised her children, volunteered and ran the
Jan. 5, 2010
Peterson gym gets makeover for new year

Peterson gym is decked out for the new year - new weight and new cardio machines were unloaded Dec. 21 to replace some decade-old workout equipment.It's a whole new gym, said Monica Schwartz, Peterson Fitness and Sports Center operations director. It's digital, wireless and provides folks with
Dec. 23, 2009
Pete lieutenants selected for promotion

The 2009 Line of the Air Force captain promotion board results were announced Dec. 23. The following 21st Space Wing lieutenants were selected for promotion:Jason Bullock, 21st Operations Support SquadronCynthia Martinez, 21st Contracting SquadronJoshua McCullion, 20th Space Control SquadronJandrew
Dec. 21, 2009
Airmen selected for senior airman below the zone

The 21st Space Wing senior airman below the zone central base board for the fourth quarter was held Dec. 7. The following Airmen were selected for BTZ promotion between Jan. 1 and March 30, 2010:Airman 1st Class Sarah Bostwick, 21st Medical Support SquadronAirman 1st Class Delilah Alvarado, 21st
Dec. 21, 2009
Unit safety day a smorgasbord of events

From an often gory and somewhat disturbing movie about food safety, to avalanche probes and beacons, to vehicle safety inspections, the Soldiers at Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 100th Missile Defense Brigade (Ground-based Midcourse Defense) here were treated to a full menu of safety classes
Dec. 21, 2009
Local HAWC programs inspire, instill culture of fitness

Some say 85 percent of an exercise program is just getting into the car and getting to the gym."Exercise starts in the mind," said Cindy White, chief of health promotion at the Health and Wellness Center. "I don't care what you do or how hard you work, just show up." Once people are over the mental