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News

  • 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

  • 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