16th SPCS, 380th Airmen return from deployment

A team of Airmen assigned to the 16th and 380th Space Control Squadrons returned home after completing deployments to support defensive counterspace missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, and the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. The 16th SPCS is Air Force Space

Stay warm, stay safe

While Colorado's snow is paradise to some, it is a conceptual ice box to others. Heating is a leading cause of residential fires as more than one-quarter of residential fires result from improper maintenance of equipment, specifically the failure to clean the equipment. According to the National

21st FSS struts stuff for LeMay evaluation

The LeMay evaluation team briefing Jan. 22 at The Club on Peterson was not an ordinary military briefing. There was singing, hollering and the manpower and personnel flight manager danced. The 21st Force Support Squadron is one of four finalists for the prestigious Cutis E. LeMay award which comes

Pay, medical, family issues highlight budget request

President Barack Obama will request increased funding for military pay, housing allowances, family support programs and care for wounded warriors, as he recognizing the nation's responsibility to support its men and women in uniform and their families, White House officials said Jan.27, here. The

Everybody line up! Airmen receive H1N1 vaccinations

First Knight

Tech. Sgt. Cheryl Benefield 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: Cheryl L. BenefieldDuty title: Commander's executiveUnit: 721st Communications SquadronHometown: Gresham, Ore.Hobbies:

Safety Focus: Carbon monoxide isn’t just a ‘gas’ – it can be dangerous

As holiday décor comes down and residents retreat to less festive ways of keeping warm, heating and fire safety may become less obvious and ultimately a lower priority. Carbon monoxide poisoning and heating equipment are two areas Peterson safety managers want Airmen to stay vigilant about to

Deployed 21st Space Wing Airmen bridge cultural gap with sports

A Peterson Airman used a mutual love of sports to win the hearts and minds of Iraq's youth.Since soccer has long played a part in the lives of many Iraqis, it is no wonder that Senior Airman Robert Evans, 21st Operations Support Squadron airfield management shift lead and Kirkuk Regional Air Base's

Air Force extends deadline for warrior games applications

Air Force officials are accepting applications until Feb. 15 for the inaugural Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo.Wounded, ill and injured servicemembers will compete across all branches of the military in a joint effort between the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Olympic Committee.

First Knight

Airman 1st Class Joseph De La Torre 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: Airman 1st Class Joseph De La Torre Unit: 21st Force Support SquadronDuty title: Customer support apprentice