Women dominate; take home top awards for Frontrange Stars 2009

Singers from Peterson, Schriever, and The United States Air Force Academy entertained audience members in the Frontrange Stars 2009 singing competition at the Base Auditorium Nov. 20.Hosted by the Team Pete Junior Enlisted Association, more than a dozen performers brought their talent to the stage

Air Force Services Agency launches MyAirForceLife.com

The Air Force Services Agency has launched a new Web site to help Airmen stay connected, informed and engaged in programs as part of the Year of the Air Force Family."The theme of our campaign is 'The Air Force is a great place to live, work and play.' Our focus is to make it even better for our Air

New physical fitness standards effective July 1, biannual testing begins Jan. 1

Maintaining peak combat readiness begins and ends with healthy, motivated and well-trained Airmen.On Nov. 19, the Air Force's deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel announced the new Air Force fitness standards will officially begin July 1, 2010.Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III said the

Thanksgiving Message To The AFSPC Team

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- This Thanksgiving, Marj and I offer our heartfelt appreciation for your dedication in maintaining the security of our great nation--we have much to be thankful for. We ask that you keep our extended Air Force family and those airmen who are deployed around the world

Peterson youth get increased opportunity at space academy

The 21st Space Wing's top leaders visited the new Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy Middle School in Colorado Springs Nov. 10 to see its space and engineering programs.Col. Stephen Whiting, 21st Space Wing commander, Lt. Col. Tracy Witcher, 21st Mission Support Group deputy commander, and Chief Master

Wing commander unveils updated mission priorities

Col. Stephen Whiting, 21st Space Wing commander, had much to cover in his Nov. 13 commander's call. On his mind were the wing's vision, mission and priorities, Peterson's base transformation, and Airmen's attention to personal and base security."It's a terrific organization and the Airmen are

Mile High salute

Wing IMA placed on brigadier general 'short list'

Col. Joan Sandene, senior individual mobilization augmentee to the 21st Space Wing commander, has been short-listed for a Reserve brigadier general selection.In September, a selection board met and named 168 colonels as qualified for a general officer position. Being qualified is not a guarantee,

Peterson Airmen included on supplemental promotion list

The following Team Pete Airmen discovered they would be soon be wearing their next stripe following the Nov. 12 release of the Air Force's latest supplemental promotion board results:Tech. Sgt. Christopher Miranda, 21st Space WingSenior Airman John Orem, 21st Operations Support SquadronSenior Airman

First Knight

Name:  Airman 1st Class Greg Bryant Duty title: Emissions security technicianUnit: 21st Communications SquadronHometown: Beaufort, S.C.Hobbies: Spending time with family, watching movies, and playing video gamesTime assigned to unit: Two years Last good book read: "Fade" by Robert CormierHow has