Exercise highlights dangers of drinking while driving

Firefighters from the 21st Space Wing had already draped the body with a white sheet when a woman came running toward the scene. "I want my husband," she shrieked.Held back by 21st Security Forces Squadron Airmen, the woman wailed and kicked. Her husband, thrown from the passenger side of a station

Rise of the Cyber Wingman: 10 principles Airmen must know

Every day, malicious code, worms, botnets and hooks attack Air Force computers hardware, software and the Internet. They infiltrate classified information and compromise national security. In response, the Air Force is stepping up its mission to defend cyberspace.Cyberspace adversaries attack

First Knight

Tech. Sgt. Jodi Cuevas 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: Tech. Sgt. Michael "Jodi" CuevasUnit: 4th Space Control Squadron, Holloman AFB, N.M.Duty title: Satellite maintenance

Community support: 21st Space Wing Airmen participate in annual Veterans Day Parade

Peterson revamps Key Spouse Program; Across Air Force, families are top priority

This month the 21st Space Wing launches its new and revitalized Key Spouse Program with a series of training courses for commanders, first sergeants and commander-appointed key spouses.The wing's Key Spouse Program has a new focus, said Jan Kienast, 21st Space Wing family programs coordinator.

Kick habit during Great American Smokeout

Quitting smoking won't be easy. The nicotine, which is deep in a smoker's lungs and bloodstream, is highly addictive. When a smoker quits nicotine, he or she goes into withdrawal - becoming dizzy, depressed, anxious and irritable. Those symptoms could last three days; they could last three weeks.

Aged Peterson dormitory demolished

Demolition of an Airman dormitory is underway on Peterson Air Force Base and is expected to be completed by mid-November. The dorm, Building 1156, has been vacant for several years. The 37,170-square-foot building was identified for demolition because of its age and because it does not meet current

Airmen sought for unique, joint program

The Air Force is seeking Airmen for a three- to five-year period for a Defense Department program aimed at creating greater continuity, focus and persistent engagement across the battlefield in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Afghanistan Pakistan Hands Program was established by Adm. Mike Mullen,

Officials release new selective re-enlistment bonus list

Pentagon officials recently released the latest selective re-enlistment bonus list which contains 91 Air Force specialties. The revised listing places a greater emphasis on retaining Airmen with 17 months to six years of service, said Tech. Sgt. Christopher Dowlearn, NCO in charge of Air Force

Congratulations to Peterson's new chief master sergeant-selects!

Air Force officials selected 475 of 2,276 eligible senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant for a selection rate of 20.87 percent. The following Peterson senior master sergeants have been selected for promotion to chief master sergeant: - Shane Finders, Air Force Space Command